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Lauren Granada ’20: Giving Back Through Truth-Telling

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Emerson Today is profiling recent graduates to hear about their time at College and their plans for the future.

Hometown: Bedford, Massachusetts

Q: Tell us about your time at Emerson.

Granada: I majored in Journalism and minored in Leadership and Management. I was the co-news director of WEBN-TV for the majority of my time at Emerson. I experienced once in a lifetime opportunities I covered the Oscars, the Emmys, the Iowa Caucuses and met some of the best journalists in the world at several different journalism awards and events.

Last year, I was chosen to be the recipient of the national RTDNA Ed Bradley scholarship award. I also interned at WHDH Channel 7 in Boston and WCVB Channel 5 last year. I know I wouldnā€™t have gotten these opportunities at any other school.

Q: What was your favorite class and why?

Granada: My favorite class was ENG/TV News Reporting with Dr. Marsha Della Giustina. Every week we made a reporter package, and through that I discovered my love for storytelling, and letting the people tell the story. 

Q: What is your favorite memory from your time at Emerson?

Granada: My favorite memory from Emerson would have to be covering the Oscars. The team and I got to interview nominees, and I had the privilege of interviewing Executive Chef Wolfgang Puck in his kitchen at the Dolby Theatre. I was so nervous and there were several crews watching me, but it was such a surreal moment, and I felt like the luckiest college student ever. 

Q: What song or movie best encapsulates or most reminds you of your college years?

Granada: The Friends theme song reminds me most of my college years. For one, I got to interview Kevin Bright [’76], the executive producer, on the 25th anniversary of the show in the Cutler Majestic Theatre. But the lyric, ā€œIā€™ll be there for you,ā€ is exactly what I think of when I look back on the friends Iā€™ve made and the memories we created together. 

Q: What are you most proud of?

Granada: Iā€™m most proud of my inner growth, and the progress Iā€™ve made as a storyteller. Listening to peopleā€™s stories has humbled me, and made me appreciate the beauty of diversity and how important it is to give a voice to the voiceless.

Q: What are you doing (or hoping to do) next?

Granada: On June 1, Iā€™ll be starting my reporting career at the Hearst station, NBC5, in Burlington, Vermont. Iā€™m thrilled to continue learning from those around me, and to be able to give back to the Vermont community through truth telling. 

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