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A variety of students in various disciplines pursuing a Communication Degree at Curry College

Discover Degrees and Programs in Communication

One of Curry College's largest and most diverse programs, communication provides a solid foundation in theory and analysis combined with hands-on courses where you learn the craft of your chosen concentration. In our major, minors, concentrations and numerous elective classes, you're sure to find the communication-related offering that best fits your professional goals.

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

Jayson Baker

Jayson Baker

Chair & Associate Professor, Communication

Department
Communication

Ken Carberry

Kenneth Carberry

Assistant Professor, Communication

Department
Communication

Jean-Paul DiSciscio

Jean-Paul DiSciscio

Assistant Professor

Department
Communication

DL Garren

DL Garren

Professor

Department
Communication

Jerry Gibbs

Jerry Gibbs

Professor

Department
Communication

Robert MacDougall

Robert MacDougall

Professor

Department
Communication

Hanna Baranchuk

Hanna Baranchuk

Lecturer

Department
Communication

John Barrett

John Barrett

Chair & Senior Lecturer, Communication

Department
Communication

Isaac Colson

Isaac Colson

Associate Lecturer

Department
Communication

Barbara Doyle

Barbara Doyle

Associate Lecturer

Department
Communication

Elizabeth Feldman

Elizabeth Feldman

Lecturer

Department
Communication

Nina Hofman

Nina Hofman

Lecturer

Department
Communication

Marcy Holbrook

Marcy Holbrook

Senior Lecturer, Communications

Department
Communication

Laurie Lesser

Laurie Lesser

Lecturer

Department
Communication

James Matte

James Matte

Senior Lecturer, Communications

Department
Communication

Madeline Merenda

Madeline Merenda

Associate Lecturer

Department
Communication

Vicki Nelson

Vicki Nelson

Senior Lecturer, Communications

Department
Communication

Sarah Rozene

Sarah Rozene

Lecturer

Department
Communication

William Shanahan

William Shanahan

Lecturer

Department
Communication

Sarah Tardif

Sarah Tardif

Associate Lecturer, Communications

Department
Communication

Highlights in Communication

Curry students combine healthcare and acting in new course

New Nursing and Theatre Collab Creates Unique Course Offering for Students

Curry students now have the opportunity to take a unique new course that combines healthcare and…wait for it…ACTING?! No, you read that right, the School of Nursing recently received a grant to build a unique simulated participant program that trains theatre students to act as patients in real-life clinical scenarios.
Jesse Cinquini writing on his computer at football field bleachers

Jesse Cinquini ’22 Makes His Way to the Top as Celtics Writer for Sports Illustrated

2022 Communication graduate Jesse Cinquini recently made his career dreams come true, accepting a job as a Boston Celtics writer for Sports Illustrated. A basketball enthusiast through and through, Cinquini couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to cover his favorite team.
Jay Gonzalez, 15th President of Curry College

Jay Gonzalez Appointed as President of Curry College

Curry College’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Jay Gonzalez as the College’s 15th president. The board’s unanimous decision was the culmination of a thoughtful and thorough search process that was conducted over the past eight months. Gonzalez has a deep breadth of experience in the law, government, education, politics, advocacy, and business leadership.
Michael Davis '19 Accepts Emmy Award

Communication Alumni Recognized at 46th NATAS Emmy® Awards

Adding to the prestige of the Curry College Communication program, three alumni in the television industry were honored at the 46th Boston/New England National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Emmy® Awards ceremony.
Olivia Perron '24, Michael Ouellette and Christopher Wilder

Currier Times Wins National Award for Presidential Coverage; CC8-TV Receives Honorable Mention

Curry College's student-run news organization The Currier Times has won the grand prize in the Web News Article category of the National Electronic Media Association’s student competition for the second year in a row. The winning article, written by Olivia Perron '24, centered on President Biden’s trip to Boston to announce the “Cancer Moonshot” initiative.
Brandon Clay '21 Sits Down in iHeartRadio Lobby for New Job

Brandon Clay ’21 Lands On-Air Role with Powerhouse Boston Radio Station

Just a year and a half after graduation, Brandon Clay '21 has returned to his home state as the Afternoon Drive Host for iHeartRadio’s 101.7 The Bull. Since its official launch in 2011, the all-in-one audio service has grown to become the #1 streaming broadcast radio platform in the world.
Archived radio image in School of Expression studio

Celebrating 90 Years of Broadcasting at Curry College

In November of 1932, Curry College created the first radio broadcasting major in the country. Throughout its 90-year tenure, the program has prepared thousands of alumni for entry into the competitive field, carrying a longstanding tradition of success. As we celebrate 90 years of accomplishments, we look back to where we started, where we are, and where we're headed.
Communication students pose for a photo at President Joe Biden's Cancer Moonshot speech

Communication, PR Students Cover President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Speech

This past Monday, three Curry College junior Communication and Public Relations majors got the experience of a lifetime as student-reporters for President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot speech.
Colleen Myers ’08, MSN ’22, and her son Andrew Myers ’22

Mother and Son: A Graduation Story 26 Years in the Making

Years of hard work, determination, and love led Colleen Myers ’08, MSN ’22, and her son Andrew Myers ’22 to be two of the 661 students who walked across the stage at Curry’s 2022 Commencement. Andrew received his bachelor’s in communication with honors and his mother Colleen earned her master’s in nursing.

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