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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Chair Janet Kolodzy created a bridge to visually represent the new steps in the program.
COURTESY OF JANET KOLODZY

Journalism curriculum refocuses on student skills

By Allison Hagan / December 7, 2017

The journalism department tested out a new curriculum focused on student needs and industry expectations this semester. This year’s freshman follow...

Freshman journalism majors lack tech resources

By Maya Gacina / December 7, 2017

While first-year journalism enrollment increased by 27 percent this year, most of the department budget went toward salaries for new teachers in the 100-level...

Journalism department expands alongside VMA downsize

By Kaitlyn Bryson / September 21, 2017

Emerson journalism department enrollment increased by 6 percent since last year. Of 687 applicants accepted into the journalism department, 128 enrolled...