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Bob White is a Professor of Communications at Simmons University, affiliated with the Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities. His teaching and research focus on computer animation, film as art, and innovative media practices. He holds a Certificate from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, an MS from Boston University's School of Public Communication, and an AB from College of the Holy Cross.
- Educational Background:
- Certificate, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- MS, Boston University School of Public Communication
- AB, College of the Holy Cross
His research interests emphasize computer animation and the intersection of film as both art and theory. He produces an animated short annually and designs classroom environments akin to theater experiences, inspired by his love for cinema. White received the 2022 Alden Poole Faculty Mentor Award, recognizing his dedication to student guidance. He participated in a UMass Amherst-archived oral history project during the 2020–2021 pandemic lockdown, documenting artists’ experiences.
White has contributed to alumni initiatives, including events honoring Gwen Ifill ’77, ’93HD, and mentored students like Maggie Knowles ’02 (edible MAINE Editor) and Mary Dowling Marino ’73 (Certified Public Accountant). His courses, such as Communications Media and Animation, blend theoretical analysis with hands-on production.
