Diane Mermigas

Diane Mermigas is an adjunct professor of journalism at Emerson College in Boston, specializing in business journalism and women in journalism.12 She brings real-life reporting experience to the classroom, having created two special topics courses: Women in Journalism and Business Reporting.1

Professional Background

Mermigas has a diverse background that includes:

• Journalism Experience: She leverages her extensive reporting experience in her teaching.1
• Academic Roles: In addition to her position at Emerson College, she has also taught new media studies at DePaul University in Chicago.2
• Consulting Work: Mermigas works as a strategic planning consultant.2

Teaching at Emerson College

At Emerson, Mermigas focuses on:

• Course Creation: She developed and teaches two specialized courses:

  1. Women in Journalism
  2. Business Reporting1

• Innovative Approach: Her courses are based on the premise that money and power are at the heart of every great story and everything in life.4

• Adaptability: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mermigas demonstrated flexibility by adapting to teach in a hybrid format, embracing new technologies and methods.5

Additional Work

Mermigas has also been involved in:

• Textbook Creation: As part of her role at Emerson College, she has worked on creating textbooks.3
• E-book Development: She created an e-book companion for her business journalism course designed for graduating journalism students at Emerson College.6

Diane Mermigas brings a wealth of practical experience and innovative teaching methods to her role at Emerson College, preparing students for the evolving world of journalism with a focus on business reporting and women's roles in the field.