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Broadcast journalist and Boston University alumnus David Charns has created Coronavirus Daily, a series of one-minute videos condensing daily coronavirus news, in order to condense what may be overwhelming information in a way that’s easy to consume. COURTESY DAVID CHARNS

BU alum creates daily video series dedicated to coronavirus coverage

Cameron Morsberger April 22, 2020
BU journalism alumnus David Charns is working to condense and summarize the extensive coronavirus reporting through a video project called “Coronavirus Daily” that he shares on his social media platforms.
The African-American studies program hosts a symposium on race politics in the digital age Friday afternoon. PHOTO BY ELIZA SHAW/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Symposium talks race, social media

JenRacoosin December 11, 2017

Race, politics and social media — three of the hottest topics of the day — were discussed in the context of African-American history at Boston University Friday afternoon. Louis Chude-Sokei,...

The Division of Emerging Media Studies and the Center for Mobile Communication Studies hosted an event April 8 about social media and national policy in Boston University’s College of Communication. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Social media proves viable avenue to young voters

Andrea Kaufman April 15, 2015

In just over a year and a half, United States citizens will be voting for a new president. They will also be tweeting about him or her. In anticipation, Boston University's College of Communication...

The State of the Selfie Report, released Thursday by communications agency Coyne PR, found that more than half of respondents are entertained by selfies on social media. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Selfie culture remains strong, study finds

Christy Osler February 18, 2015

With the growth of technology and social media, “selfies” remain part of the cultural landscape, according to a report released Thursday by communications agency Coyne PR. Titled “State of the...

New program in COM to include Ph.D. for 2014

Daily Free Press Admin December 6, 2012

Under the direction of Feld Professor of Emerging Media James Katz, Boston University’s College of Communication is developing the Division of Emerging Media Studies to prepare COM for the future of...

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