An Associated Press article describes President Pelton’s reaction to the Newtown shooting and his decision to hold discussions about gun violence on campus. The article describes the mood at the … Continue Reading AP features President Pelton’s pledge to explore gun violence
Emerson College President Lee Pelton appeared on NECN on February 5 to discuss his pledge to lead a series of discussions on campus about gun violence. Pelton said he was … Continue Reading President Pelton talks gun violence on NECN
A Boston Globe article reflects on President Lee Pelton’s letter to President Obama to curb gun violence in America. Pelton has gained the support of more than 260 colleges and … Continue Reading Colleges, universities support Pelton’s letter to Obama
An Inside Higher Ed story shares Emerson President Lee Pelton’s and colleagues’ support of President Obama’s initiative to curb gun violence. Pelton sent an email on the afternoon of Monday, … Continue Reading Pelton and colleagues pledge debate and dialogue on gun violence
Shepard Fairey, the artist behind the famous “Hope” portrait of President Obama during the 2008 presidential race, has immortalized Emerson Trustee Tony Goldman ’65 by including an image of him … Continue Reading Trustee Tony Goldman remembered with portrait by Shepard Fairey
Nominated by Color Magazine’s Advisory Committee for his leadership in “paving the way for change in the area of inclusion,” President Lee Pelton is among the seven organizations and individuals … Continue Reading Pelton to be recognized for his leadership by Color Magazine
Responding to a Boston Globe article (November 21, 2012) that outlined Governor Patrick’s plan to extend in-state tuition to illegal immigrants who qualify for a work permit, President Pelton penned … Continue Reading Pelton applauds Governor’s immigration plan in the Boston Globe
The Boston Globe published a story on President Pelton’s inauguration, outlining his vision to establish Emerson College as the world’s leading institution of higher education in the arts and communication. … Continue Reading President Pelton outlines his vision
Emerson was featured in a recent NPR news story about private colleges that are building satellite campuses in states far from their home locations. Listen to the story online »
For the cover story of the September edition of Diverse Issues in Higher Education, reporter Ken Cooper sat down with President Lee Pelton to talk about the College’s progress toward … Continue Reading President Pelton on Cover of Diverse Issues in Higher Education