Communications Alumni Network
A blog for the global network of Northeastern organizational communicators
Lifelong learning — on demand!
Want to refresh your knowledge about key communication concepts, or sample some lectures and readings in a new subject area? The Office of Alumni Relations, in partnership with Northeastern University’s Graduate Programs, makes it easy. Just click here to access an...
Our Virtual PR Firm takes experiential learning to a new level
In this Q&A, Dr. Ed Powers, Professor of Practice and PR pro, discusses the launch of a new model for learning about PR research, strategy, and tactics: the Virtual PR Firm. Q: What’s it all about? A: It’s the next level in experiential learning for our students....
How to improve cross-cultural communication in the workplace
It’s no secret that effective communication is central to the success of any organization, regardless of industry. But in order to truly understand what it takes to communicate effectively, you must first understand the different cultural factors that influence the...
2018-19 ePortfolio honorees recognized at 1st Annual Showcase
The 1st Annual ePortfolio Showcase was held on Monday, October 28th at The Cabral Center on campus. The event, attended by more than 50 students, alumni, and faculty, recognized the top 4 ePortfolio ‘authors’ for 2018-19: Josh Gelinas, Jessica Kline, Jingyi Lyu, Liz...
How to leverage your ePortfolio after graduation
When I first heard I would have to complete an ePortfolio as part of my program at Northeastern, I wasn’t sure if it would be valuable to me. It instead felt like any effort I put into it would be duplicative of the effort I was putting into my LinkedIn profile and...
Collaborative leadership: What it is and why it’s important
As the professional world continues to develop and change, the way executives within organizations manage their teams has needed to evolve with it. In the past, leaders often worked in silos, handling only the tasks that fell directly under their domain. Today,...