The Boston University College of Communication (COM) seeks to expand the circle of learners it serves to include lifelong learners from their teen years through their adult lives. To do this, COM has created a stand-alone website called COM Beyond as a platform to offer non-credit workshops, conferences and other opportunities beyond the pursuit of a traditional degree.

COM Beyond is now home to professional education programs such as Data+Narrative; academic peer programs such as the Biometric Workshops; pre-college summer programs such as the Summer Journalism Institute and the Academy of Media Production; and special events such as the International History of Public Relations Conference.

COM plans to expand its use of the platform in 2021 with a mix of online and in-person educational offerings.