Grasso is very well versed in the crisis communication subject. Although his class was intimidating and difficult at first, Grasso coached each student to make sure they eventually became comfortable with their interviews. He's the kind of guy to stay after class and talk to you, he truly cares about his students. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!

Not only is Professor Grasso the man, he is also extremely well versed in the subject material that he teaches. Along with his expert experience, he also brings in industry professionals to speak with the class. Out of all the classes that I've taken at BU, this will probably be the most helpful throughout the course of my professional career.

One of the best classes I have taken at BU. If you are a PR major and want to actually get something out of a class, take managing corporate crises with GRASSO. He really stresses the importance of being able to handle the media in an appropriate manner. You will learn useful life skills in this class. I highly recommend it!

Grasso pushes you. Get ready to realize that you're not the best public speaker. Get ready to think on your feet. He will throw a camera in your face and make you defend "your clients" in their darkest of hours. It's a growth process.

Professor Grasso devotes quite a bit of time to theory in the beginning of Managing Corporate Crisis; however, he's one of the best professors in the college because of the on-camera interviews later in the course. These allow you to quickly address points of improvement in public relations. He's terrific and I unreservedly endorse the class.

It is a tough class but if you work hard and try on the interviews you will get a good grade. He is a clear lecturer and only tells you what you need to know. Only a few quizzes, mostly graded on the interviews. If you are shy or don't like public speaking you won't like this class. However, I thought this was the most helpful and my favorite class

The best professor I've ever had at BU. I actually look forward to coming to this class every week and have never even wanted to skip it (can't say the same for my other classes). He is hilarious and genuinely wants you to succeed. His course is extremely practical. It's the first class I've taken at BU that I feel like i'm getting something out of

I love Grasso. Clearly, the first three reviews were from a spiteful group of friends because he really is the best professor I've had at BU. The class is practical, and he never assigns busy work. As long as you aren't afraid of public speaking, I recommend this class.

Best professor at BU. I absolutely loved Prof. Grasso's classes. He presents a detailed and real-world perspective on crisis management. The on-camera interviews done by Prof. Grasso shows students their progress throughout the semester. He has excellend tips on networking, and best of all HE IS HILARIOUS. Loved his classes; highly recommended!

Grasso was by far one of the top professors I have had at BU as he brings real life material into the classroom. I have nothing bad to say as he is so hilarious and tells so many stories you'll be cracking up all class. Take media relations with him, you'll learn things you actually need in industry unlike any other professor in COM

Absolutely loved this professor and this class! Grasso is amazing-- so engaging, motivating, and easy to talk to. Would recommend anyone to take his class. He doesn't give any exams-- just a few quizzes that are super easy if you even moderately pay attention. Conducts crisis interviews which are a little nerve wracking at first but very valuable

Professor Grasso is a fabulous professor. His ability to stimulate interest in crises communication was very impressive. Pop quizzes were pretty easy if you pay any attention during class discussions. Participation is something he really values. Media interviews were intimidating at first, but became a lot easier and much more natural over time.

Professor Grasso is an exceptional character. He is knowledgeable, funny and caring. He teaches practical PR, rather than theoretical cases. He is understanding and nice. This should be a course for PR students seeking the highest level of PR at BU. This is where all your basic on knowledge on the field comes together. Awesome teaching methods!

If you participate and email him asking questions about assignments, it shows him you care about the class and want to do your best.

Professor Grasso made this class a joy. The three hour lectures flew by every week and it was always easy to relate his lectures to real-world problems we would encounter as PR professionals. He clearly wants all of his students to succeed and invested time in our success. Can't wait to take another class with him!

His enthusiasm for teaching PR motivated me to work hard and pay attention in his class. The thorough, interactive lessons he taught about news conferences and open houses allowed me to really visualize the outcome of a well-thought-out event.

Grasso is really invested in his students and giving them real world experience. As long as you pay attention and participate, the class will fly by. Grasso is welcoming, knowledgable and pretty funny. I would 100% take a class with him again.

Professor Grasso is easily my favorite professor at BU. His class was entertaining, informative, and interesting. Regardless of his superb teaching, though, he also makes an effort to help his students in any way that he can. He offers to be a reference for his students and encourages them to speak to him about any questions or thoughts they have.

Prof. Grasso is extremely caring of his students and always wants them to get the most out of his classes. There are only about 3 or 4 assignments that make up your grade but he is very generous with grading. He tries to make the classes as interesting as possible and is always looking for suggestions on topics to cover. I highly recommend!!

This is an extremely useful class. While you're in it you're like, "Why am I here? This is doing me no good." But as soon as you're out doing an internship or at a job, you actually use what you learned. In regards to Grasso, what a character! He's very funny and good at crisis PR so he has a lot if insight. Warning: He doesn't follow the syllabus.

Prof. Grasso has a very hands-on approach towards the course and the topics being taught. He always draws in from personal experiences and gives very realistic examples without sugarcoating. He also has a good sense of humor which makes the class interesting. His tests are based on what we learn in the class and practical knowledge.

Professor Grasso is inspiring. He is practical without question, and he provides really useful tips for you to use in the real world. Remember those, they are REALLY HELPFUL. I can see he cares about students and always wants to be helpful. The course is not a burden, I enjoyed it a lot. Plus Prof. Grasso is flexible. Good course & excellent Prof.

Even though there was a specific curriculum that he needed to follow. The most beneficial and important information came from his real world advice/lectures that he gave. A lot of the great material that you will learn will not be in the textbook. He provides great feedback and at the end of the class wants to make sure that you learned something.

I LOVE JIM GRASSO! This guy is a legend. He is genuinely the best professor I have had at BU. His lectures are practical. He does not go by the book, which is what is amazing. Not boring at all. Can't emphasize how much I love this guy. You're the best Grasso!

Grasso's class is a trip for sure. Based on the syllabus, it seems like the class is going to be extremely difficult... but then it's not. Prof Grasso is nice/funny and wants to be accessible to his students and really wants them to learn about media relations. If you like a super structured class with clear grading criteria, Grasso isn't for you.

Professor Grasso cares about all of his students. He makes sure that they get a real understanding of how to actually manage a crisis. I appreciate the fact that his teaching style is so practical, rather than just making us read a chunk of material from textbooks. I would definitely recommend his class to anyone. Great guy, great humor, great prof

Prof. Grasso teaches us real-life stuff and does not believe in busy work. Our class worked on a real client to practice media relations skills. The final mark was graded by few things. Grateful for the opportunity to be in his class.

Good class. You can get to learn practical public relations skills in the sense of how to use it in the filed. As long as you put some effort, you will get a good grade. Professor Grasso is very caring and approach. He is so passionate about the filed he is teaching, and he is really genuine about helping his student. Very nice professor!

Grasso is the career type rather than the academic type. He is a really lean back person, really makes his class storytelling. He is willing to help and give advice if you ask. Gives a lot of practical advice and teaches real PR survival skills. You get what you put in. His syllabus changes!!! which makes sense coz that's the dynamic nature of PR.

Grasso is the best professor I have had at BU. He has a ton of real life experience and does a great job applying that in the classroom. Rather than just going by the textbook, he teaches real world skills that are applicable when you move on from his class. I would reccomend taking his course to anyone that really wants to learn Media Relations.

Professor Grasso is deeply experienced and shares many valuable real world insights with students during his lectures, which center more on group discussion than didactic discourse. He's very approachable and gives clear, direct feedback on assignments and projects.

Prof. Grasso is the best professor I've had at BU. And that's not because his class is easy. He genuinely wants you to learn. His class is two projects (interview a journalist and put together a PR plan for a client). Really nice guy and has a lot of insight from being a professional for so long. We didn't need the book but it's a good read.

Professor Grasso is one of the most inspiring and affable professors I've had at COM. He gives students professional advice regarding how to build good relationship with reporter. We get to work with a real client during the semester, which is really helpful in terms of gaining the first-hand experience in media relations. Excellent Prof!

Professor Grasso is a really nice guy and always encourages his students. The course is not hard as long as taking notes and paying attention to his lectures. He talks a lot of real-world experiences in his lectures. Not a tough grader and tries to let his students all get good grades! Really recommend taking CM 441 with Professor Grasso!

Professor Grasso gives practical experiences to us instead of giving tests. I learned a lot from his class for a semester. He is a passionate and kind professor and always wishes the best for his students and always willing to help.

He is hilarious and I love hearing his stories. He's one of the only professors I've had that doesn't believe in trying to threaten your grade to cram useless info into your brain. The quizzes make up for most of the final grade so take notes whenever he says to remember something. Love JAG

Professor Grasso was on of my favorite parts about BU! His class was always fun & educational. I highly recommend taking a class with him.

Prof. Grasso's lectures reflect a lot of his past experiences in the industry. He's very engaging with his students and teaches useful information for anyone trying to go into public relations. Make sure you take good notes and be engaged during class. Participation is definitely important so that you're prepared for the pop quizzes.

Grasso teaches his class mostly through stories from his experience in the communications industry. He's seen a fair deal of personal success and enjoys passing along his "secrets" to his students. These "secrets" are invaluable to getting ahead and standing out not just in communications but in the overarching postgrad world. Def recommend Grasso

Professor Grasso was one of my favorite professors throughout my entire college experience. His class is unique to other classes because he is able to provide examples and stories of his real life experiences that relate to class content. He is clearly really passionate about his work and he was an inspirational lecturer. Take his class!

Prof. Grasso is hands down one of the best professors I had at BU. He teaches through his own experience in the industry (and he has A LOT) and gives you the opportunity to practice what he thought through video interviews. He teaches skills that will be directly useful in a future career in PR.

Professor Grasso is one of BU's most respected professors. His teaching style is hilarious and unconventional, teaching with anecdotes and real-world examples. His corporate crisis management class is incredibly helpful given everything happening with the COVID-19, and is something that will help you in your interviews with agencies.

I <3 Prof. Grasso! His classes are based on what he's learned in his career as a crisis communicator and he's so funny too. Sadly the amount of media interviews we were supposed to do was cut down due to remote learning but he offered to do them during the summer with us if we want to!! 100% you need to take Grasso, best BU professor!

Take CM522 with Prof. Grasso! He teaches with a ton of personal experience working in crisis communication. The class definitely isn't homework/project/exam heavy. Rather, you do more media interviews that allow you to gain some truly valuable experience in public speaking and media relations. The lessons you learn in this class will go a long way!

522 was such a joy. Doesn't follow a traditional syllabus but don't let that scare you! For many lectures he did mock media interviews where he drilled us with q's . This was SO valuable + such a good learning experience. He actually cares about students doing well / understanding the material. Was so understanding during COVID crisis. What a gem!

professor Grasso is my favorite professor, not only because he designed 1 to 1 real crisis case interview, but also gave me a lot of practical advise for my future career! Those interview is not scary at all, it really helped me to practice what I have learnt from the classes!

Prof. Grasso is one of COM's best! He draws his lectures from an immense background in the field and offers practical tips/advice (& fun anecdotes!) to get you ready for any internship. (I used a lot of what I learned in this class at my internship and my supervisors were impressed by it!) Such a funny and caring professor, highly recommend!

Professor Grasso taught us a lot of practical skills that PR needs in the real world. His crisis class definitely is worthy to take.

Professor Grasso is an experienced PR professional who will teach you the most practical knowledge in the industry, and he said he does not find heavy homework meaningful. If you pay attention to his lecture (which is very interesting), you can get a good grade even if you don't read the textbook.

Professor Grasso is an experienced PR professional who will teach you the most practical knowledge in the industry, and he said he does not find heavy homework meaningful. I agree with that so much. To enhance your skill of crisis management, he will give you real-world cases to study, have interview practices, and give you meaningful feedback.

Professor Grasso gives essential life advice regarding future careers. Instead of entirely relying on the textbook, Professor Grasso uses his decades of experience in the Public Relations field to tell stories and lessons in class. I found Professor Grasso's way of teaching with his own experience makes me understand better.

After taking this class, I felt like I learned something that I would be able to apply directly in real world situations. Professor Grasso has valuable professional experience, and prepares us to be successful in this field. One of my most favorite classes at BU.

Prof. Grasso is a real gem. I've taken his media relations and crisis comms classes and I've really enjoyed them. He focuses on real life examples and gives small quizzes rather than giving tons of papers, exams... The only thing I would not is that if you need a professor who follows the syllabus to a "T," I would choose a different professor.

Professor Grasso was one of the best teachers Ive had. He gives real world advice, is super accommodating, and genuinely cares about his students. He was super funny and always made class enjoyable.

Prof. Grasso was the best prof. I've had in college, hands down. He teaches through stories picked up from his long, successful career. I learned more in this class than I have from any other class in college. You get out exactly what you put in. Show up, engage in discussions, and pay attention. You'll be surprised what you leave with every week!

This class teaches practical information you can actually use. Prof. Grasso even brought in a real client for us to work with! I feel fully prepared to practice PR now. Prof. Grasso tirelessly extends himself as a resource to his students, and he means it! He will go out of his way to help you any way he can. Do yourself a favor and take this clas

Professor Grasso is the best professor that I've had at BU so far. His teaching methods aren't the typical PowerPoint lectures with tests and quizzes. However, he taught me real-life experience in the PR/communications world that I know will be helpful in the future. Aside from that, he is super helpful if you reach out to him.

Prof. Grasso is by far one of the BEST professors out there. He is an exceptional professor that teaches like no other. I love how he doesn't focus on teaching from the book, he teaches from experience. His lectures are super entertaining and engaging. I can't recommend Prof. Grasso enough. If you are considering his class TAKE IT!

Taking Prof. Grasso's class was one of the most rewarding experiences I have had at Boston University. He structures his class around working at a real world agency, and even had us work with a real world client throughout the semester. He values active participation, and respects students who apply themselves. This is an absolute must-take class.

I have taken Professor Grasso's classes for two consecutive semesters. His teaching is focused on having his students get experienced with real-life cases. He sometimes had a real client so that we can actually work with the client to prepare his or her plans. Plus, having a real-life situation interview is the best!

Professor Grasso is a great instructor w/ lots of experience in the field. His class offers real-life experience through his lectures & working with a client. This class doesn't follow much of a specific structure, so if you prefer a more organized professor with a set syllabus this may not be the class for you. Be prepared to participate a lot.

Professor Grasso gives interesting and helpful lectures. He is really responsive outside class. I learned a lot in his class!

Grasso always shares his own experience in crisis management, which is very helpful. I love the crisis interview very much. I practiced my public speaking skills and learned how to deal with crises. I will always remember how to bridge and things to include in the Grass's box too. I wish I could take another class with Grasso.

Grasso does a fantastic job preparing students for a career in crisis management. He has valuable experience in the field and has his students best interest at heart. Take this class if you want to improve your public speaking skills and gain confidence going into your professional journey.

Took 441 & he allowed me to help out in his crisis course after I couldn't get in. I received the best professional advice I've ever gotten in 441 which continued to be a theme in the classes I took with Grasso. All of his course material was applicable to real life & his lectures were undoubtedly my favorites/the most memorable. Amazing professor!

Professor Grasso was not only a great professor but a great mentor as I prepared to establish myself professionally. He was helpful and kind in my preparation for the workforce as well as my applications to law school. I am now a 1L at a top 20 law school - in large part thanks to Professor Grasso's guidance and letter of recommendation.

SIR, Grasso connected us with an actual client and we did PR work for them all semester. It was an amazing experience that we were able to add to our LinkedIn/resumes. He is a goofball. I highly suggest him if you want a class experience version of a PR agency. He talks a lot about his own PR agency experiences and you can learn so much from him.

Grasso is one of the best profs I've had at BU. In class, we spent the semester working with a client to prepare for future work in a PR agency. Having Grasso for this class made it more enjoyable. He is funny and knowledgeable on all things related to PR. Years from now, I will look back on this class as one of the best memories from BU.

We need more professors like Grasso at BU.

Prof Grasso's stories and class design are amazing. His interviews are so intensive and engaging! Wish to have his class in a regular semester to have more interviews of this kind.

I really, truly loved Professor Grasso. Grasso really changed my outlook on what communications means - it's not all about how well you write, but how well you present. He builds such a good rapport with his students, and it's evident he cares about them. I appreciate everything he did for me. Take a class with Grasso, you won't regret it.

Professor Grasso is a good professor to take. He keeps the classes light and funny, tells a lot of stories, and makes the content really interesting. He is pretty fair in grading. Overall one of the best professors I've had.

Grasso is THE BEST. He places such an emphasis on helping students and even has offered to help me land an internship I want. His connections to important people are crazy and he has completely mastered the curriculum that he teaches. He teaches using real life stories and his assignments consist of job preparing situations. Take this class.

Great professor, definitely a better experience if you participate! Has lots of great stories and insight. Gives good feedback and kind feedback. Very open learning environment. Could do without taking so long to grade stuff in class though.

Professor Grasso is super experienced in PR and is enthusiastic about sharing this real world experience with students. A big part of the class is doing communications work for an actual nonprofit client, which replaces traditional classwork like a semester project or final exam. There is essentially no required homework and the workload is light.

Professor Grasso is amazing. Same as the past semsters, this year we also have an actual client for CM 441 class. We spent a lot of time doing the client work and we reported our activity both to Grasso and our client. Grasso is also very knowledgeable about the PR industry and he will share lots of his own story about his career life. Learn a lot!

Professor Grasso really knows his stuff. He is always sharing personal anecdotes that provide great insights into the field of public relations. For CM 441 you will most likely have the opportunity to do client work. Although he is there to guide you if you need any help, he encourages students to take on leadership roles and act as an agency.

Professor Grasso was the best. I always looked forward to going to his classes and would recommend taking his course to anyone!

Prof. Grasso's class has been an invaluable experience. He's provided his students the opportunity to deal with real-world clients and gain management skills. Grasso's lectures are a little slow, but his stories are insightful. Get on his good side and this class offers a lot of opportunity to expand your network and learn from one of the best.

This was my second semester with Prof. Grasso and he did not disappoint! I genuinely looked forward to attending his class and appreciate how he structures mastering crisis PR. The class consists of preparing for live interviews based on crisis situations. The skills learned are invaluable and I recommend this class to anyone serious about PR.

Professor Grasso is one of the best professors I have had at BU. In 441 there are no traditional assignments, instead, the class acts as an agency and works with a client the whole semester which gives real world experience. The class is a light workload but you MUST participate! He gives tips on how to be professional and successful in PR.

Do you want to learn how to handle tough media interviews, manage crises, and hear valuable insights from the real-world? Take this class. Unlike some teachers he doesn't fill up slides with paragraphs of information, he simply tells you what you need to know to succeed -- if you listen. He was an amazing teacher and I really enjoyed his class.

He is very nice in person and very approachable after class. His lecture is basically his personal stories which is very valuable for students with little experience. We worked with an NGO client as our project and there was no quiz or test in this class but a journalist interview and some actual working experience with the client.

Great dude. Not a hard grader if u do ur work. Definitely worth taking if u r looking for a real-life working experience with client.

He is a great dude. Not a hard grader if u do ur work. Definitely worth taking if u r looking for a real-life working experience with client.

Professor Grasso is very approachable after class and he shares experiences in class while lecturing concepts. This is a valuable lesson for students with little to no working experience.

With two pop quizzes and four live video quizzes that can challenge you A LOT. The final project is a PR pitch. Generally, the class teaches from broad concepts to minor details of being a PR professional in a mostly corporate environment.

One of the best professors I had at BU.

To whoever is reading this review, just know that Professor Grasso is as good as it gets. He is not just an amazing professor, but an individual who truly cares about each and every student that takes his courses. He is available to anyone at anytime outside class for questions. If I had the opportunity to take his class for a third time, I would.

Best class to take at BU. Learned more than my other classes and would recommend highly taking this class with Grasso.

Grasso is an excellent professor who is supportive of students. Lectures are current-events based and have real-world applications. The live quizzes are challenging but provide great practical experience for aspiring PR professionals. Grasso is a strong lecturer and tells great stories. You will succeed if you pay attention and participate.

Grasso certainly goes on questionable tangents, but he respects the students who participate in class, call him out, and ask questions. He is challenging in the sense that he makes you uncomfortable to teach you lessons. I really enjoyed the live quizzes we had to test our crisis comms capabilities. I honestly think he rocked.

Grasso truly cares about his students and wants to help them succeed in any way he can. Yes, his lectures are long, and sometimes contain off-topic politics, but they are about how to apply the textbook to the world. The live quizzes are challenging but I am incredibly grateful for them because my speaking and crisis skills have greatly improved.

Grasso is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring professor who genuinely cares about students learning and most importantly applying crisis communications in the real world. If you want to gain experience in being media-trained for crisis communications, take this class. My confidence in public speaking greatly improved from these live quizzes!

Professor Grasso is incredibly accomplished in the crisis com field and genuinely cares about his students and their professional success. The live quizzes will challenge you but he gives great feedback to help you improve. One of the most valuable classes I've taken at BU!

As a grad student, I loved how relevant his lectures and teachings were in the professional sphere. Pay attention, take notes, accept and implement his feedback and you'll do just fine. If I had to recommend one course you should not miss in BU COM, it would be Professor Grasso's Crisis Comms class.

Best COM professor, with no doubt. I would take all Grasso's classes. Just because he is someone who really teach students real life practice lessons. It's a very hands on class, but you will get A/A- as long as you follow his instructions, his straight forward and useful suggestions. He respects everyone, and really want his students to success.

Professor Grasso is a very responsible professor, he always tells students that he hopes each of us can learn real skills and succeed in this class. The four live video quizzes are very challenging but also very exciting.

Best Professor forever

Grasso brings expertise with his background in crisis management, public affairs, and investor relations. A highlight of the class was the live video quizzes, where we responded to real-time, simulated crisis scenarios. This hands-on experience pushed us to think on our feet and deliver clear, effective messaging under pressure.

Prof Grasso is an amazing (and funny) professor who truly cares about his students' success. The live quizzes helped me grow and gain more confidence in my ability to speak under pressure. The class was practical, fun, and engaging.

If you want to take a class and LEARN take Grasso for Crisis! Live video quizzes are challenging, however, really helpful for anyone who wants to be a spokesperson. It is a great class and generally just nice to have experience dealing with TOUGH reporters. He truly cares about all his students and their success.

Professor Grasso is one of my favorite professors at BU!!! He is a very nice and caring teacher himself, and his class is fun but you will be able to learn a lot in the meantime. For the live video quizzes, he will always tell you what you've been doing good or bad to help you elevate your grade for the next time.

Professor Grasso has made CM522 an incredibly engaging and practical course. His humor and approachable teaching style made complex topics easier to understand and the overall learning experience enjoyable. His wealth of knowledge and dedication to student success truly set him apart. This has been the best class I've taken at BU!

Prof. Grasso is the best. I love his teaching style, and The Live video quiz is challenging but really exciting and helpful.

Professor Grasso has been one of the best professors I've had at BU. He was patient and clear, making complex ideas in crisis communication easy to learn. The live quizzes never felt stressful! They gave me hands-on practice that strengthened my skills and prepared me to apply them in my internships.

I will definitely take another class with Professor Grasso!!! We had a small class, and so he was able to give personal feedback to each of us. He really paid attention to how we were doing, and his comments helped me understand what I needed to work on. With each live quiz, I've been able to improve a bit more every time.

This class truly prepares you for the realities of the PR industry. It's a little bit demanding, but if you're willing to put in the effort, you'll gain skills you can't learn from a textbook. Professor Grasso cares deeply about training professionals, not just students.

Option 1 Professor Grasso's CM522 was one of the most challenging but rewarding classes I took at BU. The live quizzes were intimidating at first, but they genuinely helped me grow. I learned how to think and speak under pressure in a way that feels very real-world.

Good people good teaching

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!!