Emerson Faculty ‘Honored’ and ‘Overwhelmed’ to Receive Teacher Awards
A record 305 nominations were submitted for this year’s Emerson College Teacher Awards, which were whittled down to three faculty members to receive the prestigious awards.
Marathon Monday Street Closures
According to the City of Boston, the following streets will be closed to traffic on Monday, April 15:
Boston Globe Covers Gender Parity Summit in Higher Education
President Lee Pelton and Eos Foundation President Andrea Silbert co-hosted a summit with leaders from colleges and universities across Massachusetts mid-March to discuss the findings of a recent Eos report … Continue Reading Boston Globe Covers Gender Parity Summit in Higher Education
Remembering the Ladies: Alumna’s New Book Chronicles Women’s Movement from 1776 to Today
The book introduces readers to the women – obscure, famous, and infamous – who have struggled for (and in a few cases, against) equality.
Nigel Gibson on “Marxism and Freedom” to The Conversation
Nigel Gibson, associate professor, Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies, wrote an article for The Conversation “Why ‘Marxism and Freedom’ resonates six decades on” examining how the work relates to the state of the world today.
Open Student Office Hours with President Pelton
President Pelton will be holding open office hours for students on Tuesday, April 9, from 3:30-5:00 p.m., at the President’s Office located on the 14th floor of the Ansin Building.
Welcoming Three New Campus Services Hires
Campus Services is excited to introduce three new staff members joining the Emerson community.
Video: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Screenwriter Adele Lim Encourages Students to Adopt ‘Fearlessness’
As the keynote speaker for the 2019 New England Graduate Media Symposium, Adele Lim ’96, who was the screenwriter for “Crazy Rich Asians,” spoke to students about what it takes to be a successful TV writer.
No Experience Necessary: Forensics Team Wins National Title
Without any previous trips to forensics competitions prior to joining the team, Emerson’s five-person forensics team won first place in a national tournament while competing against 500 other students.
President Gives Creative Courage Award to Actor/Activist Sheldon Brown ’14
To honor his commitment to storytelling as a bridge between cultures and perspectives, President Lee Pelton awarded Sheldon Brown the President’s Award for Creative Courage on Tuesday, April 2, in the Semel Theater.