Made possible through the support of a BU alumnus based in Taiwan who wishes to remain anonymous, Career Development Professorships in the area of East Asia studies have been established, Jean Morrison, BU provost and chief academic officer, has announced. The East Asia Studies Career Development Professorships recognize junior faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Communication, and the School of Management whose research is focused on East Asia. The first professorships have been awarded to Lei Guo, a College of Communication assistant professor, and Edward Cunningham, a College of Arts & Sciences assistant professor.
With the East Asia Studies Career Development Professorship, China native Dr. Guo, a COM assistant professor of mass communication, advertising, and public relations, will expand her studies of how Chinese social media, particularly Weibo, affect public agendas and perceptions.
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