Pelton on WBUR’s Open Source
President Lee Pelton was a guest on WBUR’s Open Source, hosted by Christopher Lydon. He was joined by Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown to discuss the value of … Continue Reading Pelton on WBUR’s Open Source
Pelton on WBUR’s Radio Boston
President Pelton was on WBUR’s Radio Boston talking about innovation at Emerson, including the Accelerator program, the Elma Lewis Center, and Emerson Los Angeles. He also talked about the importance … Continue Reading Pelton on WBUR’s Radio Boston
$2 Million Gift for Financial Aid
The largest financial aid gift in Emerson’s history, $2 million donated by Leo Hindery Jr., managing partner of InterMedia Partners, and his wife Patti Wheeler Hindery, former executive vice president … Continue Reading $2 Million Gift for Financial Aid
Students, teens produce anti-violence PSAs
A boston.com story highlights the collaboration between Communication Studies students and teens from Bird Street Community Center, a non-profit youth organization based in Dorchester, to create PSAs on violence and … Continue Reading Students, teens produce anti-violence PSAs
President Pelton praised in BostInno profile
A profile of Emerson College President Lee Pelton in BostInno praises the new president for his commitment to global leadership in arts and communication. The article notes that Pelton outlined … Continue Reading President Pelton praised in BostInno profile
Betts wins Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowship
WLP faculty member Reginald Dwayne Betts was featured in the New York Times Style Magazine as one of five selected poets to be awarded $15,000 by the Ruth Lilly Poetry … Continue Reading Betts wins Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowship
Boston Globe features LA film festival
The 13th annual Emerson Film Festival in Los Angeles was highlighted in the Boston Globe on March 2. The festival showcasing student films, on February 28 at the Harmony Gold … Continue Reading Boston Globe features LA film festival
AP features President Pelton’s pledge to explore gun violence
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
President Pelton talks gun violence on NECN
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
Colleges, universities support Pelton’s letter to Obama
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