Journalism and Communication Archives

February 16, 2023

Celebrating Black History Month: Carleton Faculty and Staff Dedicated to Black Inclusion

Learn more about members of the Black community at Carleton who are dedicated to greater Black inclusion and anti-Black racism in the classroom, on the field and in their personal lives. Menna Agha, assistant professor,... More

September 7, 2022

Female and Racialized Journalists Bear the Brunt of Online Hate Campaign

Racism, misogyny, harassment and threats of violence were not among the things that Raisa Patel expected to frequently experience when becoming a journalist. Yet as the target of a vicious online hate campaign, she’s been... More

August 9, 2022

The Risks of Media Concentration

On July 8, a major Rogers Communications outage impacted more than 12 million customers and knocked about one-quarter of the country off the internet. Cellphones on the Rogers network could not make 911 calls. Government... More

May 17, 2022

Student Leaders Driving Social Change and Inclusion for Asian Canadians

From leaders who are combating racism to those promoting Asian culture, Carleton students are making a positive impact in their communities — throughout Asian Heritage Month and beyond. Continue reading to learn more about a... More

February 1, 2022

Learning Resilience One Talk at a Time

With the goal of sharing perspectives to foster resilience and well-being, the Carleton community—and the general public—will have opportunities to learn from one another this term through the Lived Experience Luncheon Series. Throughout February and... More

June 28, 2021

Making Public Policy Research More Relevant in an Uncertain Time

A few weeks ago, after mulling it over for a while, the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) joined Instagram. The respected think tank, which produces research that informs debate about policy issues in... More

May 18, 2021

Six Carleton Students Win EDI Research Awards

Five undergraduates and one graduate student have won the inaugural Summer 2021 Carleton University Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Awards. Their EDI-related research projects will be conducted through August in collaboration with faculty... More

May 14, 2021

Improving Eldercare: Carleton Alumnus André Picard’s New Book Offers Prescription for Change

At the end of April 2021, a 322-page report released by Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission detailed an array of festering challenges—including persistent underfunding, severe staffing shortages, outdated infrastructure and poor oversight—that “contributed to deadly consequences... More

May 6, 2021

CBC’s Adrian Harewood Joining Carleton to Help Shape Future of Journalism Education

Nearly three decades ago, Adrian Harewood became a journalist because he wanted to help open up spaces for a wider range of stories told from an array of perspectives. His commitment to that goal has... More

March 25, 2021

Nana aba Duncan Takes on Unique Diversity Studies Role at Carleton’s Journalism School

Nana aba Duncan has a lot on the go. The award-winning journalist, on leave from hosting CBC Radio’s Ontario weekend morning show Fresh Air, is a William Southam Journalism Fellow at Toronto’s Massey College, researching... More

February 23, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: Carleton Alumnus Kim Brunhuber Values Mentor Role

Although he’s been an anchor for CNN International since June, Kim Brunhuber’s gut is still telling him to get out of the studio and into the field. He enjoys his job and will continue to... More

February 16, 2021

Black History Month: Carleton Focuses on Anti-Racism Initiatives

Every February, Black History Month honours the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The theme this year is “The Future Is Now” — an opportunity to celebrate the transformative work taking place across the country.... More