Congratulations to Our Faculty

Dear Emersonians, 

Please join us in extending well-deserved congratulations to the faculty members approved for tenure, promotion, and emeritus status by the Board of Trustees on Friday, January 26, 2024. These are significant career milestones, reflecting years of hard work, and we are thrilled to celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of the following Emerson faculty members.  

Tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor:

• Gino Canella, Assistant Professor, Journalism

Promotion to the rank of Full Professor:

• Josh Polster, Associate Professor, Performing Arts (Teaching)
• De-nin Lee, Associate Professor, Visual and Media Arts

Faculty Emeritus:

• James Sheldon, Associate Professor, Visual and Media Arts
• Michael Selig, former Associate Professor, Visual and Media Arts
• Scott Pinkney, Professor, Performing Arts
• Sarah Hickler, Associate Professor, Performing Arts
• Gian Lombardo, Senior Publisher in Residence, Writing, Literature, and Publishing
• Ben Brooks, Senior Writer in Residence, Writing, Literature, and Publishing
• Roger House, Associate Professor, Journalism

We are both very grateful to be a part of this talented community of Emersonians. 

Sincerely,

Jay M. Bernhardt
President

Jan Roberts-Breslin
Interim Provost