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Photo for the news post: A casual rhapsody: Communication faculty, students gather to celebrate memory of Austin Evans-Wigfield
April 9, 2024

A casual rhapsody: Communication faculty, students gather to celebrate memory of Austin Evans-Wigfield

A casual rhapsody: Communication faculty, students gather to celebrate memory of Austin Evans-Wigfield

Austin Evans-Wigfield was a Communication and Media Studies student who passed away in March of 2023 at the age of 27. On a Thursday evening in January in the SJC... More
Photo for the news post: Prof. Armond Towns reflects on teaching at the intersection of Black Studies & Media Philosophy
February 28, 2024

Prof. Armond Towns reflects on teaching at the intersection of Black Studies & Media Philosophy

Prof. Armond Towns reflects on teaching at the intersection of Black Studies & Media Philosophy

"Even as they're butting heads, they're constantly overlapping": Two years after releasing his first book, Dr. Armond R. Towns (Associate Professor - Communication & Media Studies) reflects on teaching at... More
Photo for the news post: Vincent Mosco: In Memoriam
February 12, 2024

Vincent Mosco: In Memoriam

Vincent Mosco: In Memoriam

The School of Journalism and Communication recently learned of the death of former Communication professor Vincent Mosco. The following obituary has been shared by Mosco's family.  Vincent Mosco, a sociologist,... More
Photo for the news post: Lauriault leading CU partnership on new research project leveraging AI to archive public records
February 5, 2024

Lauriault leading CU partnership on new research project leveraging AI to archive public records

Lauriault leading CU partnership on new research project leveraging AI to archive public records

Associate Professor Tracey Lauriault (Communication and Media Studies) will lead Carleton's participation in InterPARES Trust AI (I Trust AI), a new research project leveraging artificial intelligence to archive trustworthy public... More
Photo for the news post: Brady and Research Team Present Findings on Autistic Menopause to Women’s College Hospital
January 18, 2024

Brady and Research Team Present Findings on Autistic Menopause to Women’s College Hospital

Brady and Research Team Present Findings on Autistic Menopause to Women’s College Hospital

On January 11, 2024, the Bridging the Silos: Autistic Menopause Study team presented their research findings on autistic experiences of menopause to the Toronto Women’s College Hospital Department of Psychiatry... More
Photo for the news post: COMS program prepares 1st-year students for success
September 5, 2023

COMS program prepares 1st-year students for success

COMS program prepares 1st-year students for success

As summer draws to a close, the Communication and Media Studies (COMS) program prepares to welcome its new cohort of first-year students to campus. Approximately 150 students from around the... More
Photo for the news post: The School of Journalism and Communication congratulates Dr. Brandon Rigato
July 1, 2023

The School of Journalism and Communication congratulates Dr. Brandon Rigato

The School of Journalism and Communication congratulates Dr. Brandon Rigato

The School of Journalism and Communication congratulates Dr. Brandon Rigato on the successful defence of his PhD dissertation, “Malicious Enclaves: Racism, Hate, and Violence in Social Media Use of Right-Wing... More
Photo for the news post: School of Journalism and Communication undergoes leadership changes
June 29, 2023

School of Journalism and Communication undergoes leadership changes

School of Journalism and Communication undergoes leadership changes

Changes to the leadership team in the School of Journalism and Communication come into effect on July 1, with Allan Thompson taking over as Director and continuing as Journalism Program... More
Photo for the news post: Woo publishes on virtual Comic-Con
June 12, 2023

Woo publishes on virtual Comic-Con

Woo publishes on virtual Comic-Con

What happens when your research requires deep observation of in-person, live events when a global pandemic hits? Some will push the pause button, holding their research until the world “opens... More
Photo for the news post: School of Journalism and Communication faculty members awarded for excellence
May 17, 2023

School of Journalism and Communication faculty members awarded for excellence

School of Journalism and Communication faculty members awarded for excellence

Three faculty members in the School of Journalism and Communication were recognized today by the Faculty of Public Affairs for their excellence in teaching and in fostering equity, diversity and... More
Photo for the news post: MA student nets data studies award
April 27, 2023

MA student nets data studies award

MA student nets data studies award

The Communication and Media Studies program congratulates MA student Eren Egitman, who was awarded 1st place in the “Critical Data Studies” category at the Data Day 9.0 conference, hosted by... More
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April 25, 2023

COMS program celebrates undergraduate student research

COMS program celebrates undergraduate student research

The School of Journalism and Communication hosted the 2022-23 Honours Research Essay (HRE) Showcase on Friday, April 21st in the Readers Digest Resource Centre at Richcraft Hall. This annual event... More

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