Henry Winkler: Emerson’s 2026 Commencement Speaker
Winkler first came into American living rooms in the 1970s as breakout character Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli in Happy Days.
EmStage’s Musical ‘Chantecler’ Ushers in a New Era of Drama
Chantecler was presented as stripped-down readings without sets or costumes, as EmStage shifts toward tiered production levels.
Vahey ’26 Charts a TV Production Career Through Emerson and WCVB
Many of the tools he uses at WCVB mirrored what he had already learned in Emerson’s Tufte Performance and Production Center.
Rowley ’94 Named Finalist for Thurber Prize; WLP’s Walker a Semifinalist
Rowley won The 2023 Thurber Prize for American Humor for ‘The Guncle’.
Emerson Student Journalists Blitz Super Bowl Media Week
Six WEBN sports reporters traveled to Santa Clara, California, to cover Super Bowl 2026 media week nonstop, gathering stories and posting to social media.
Emerson Research Explores How Bad Bunny’s Music Shapes Social Awareness in Puerto Rico
A new Emerson College Polling survey looked at the effects of Bad Bunny’s music on perceptions of gentrification and gender-based violence.
From Park City to Possibility: Emersonians Grow Community, Craft, and Connections at Sundance
Emerson College students and faculty enjoyed the Sundance Film Festival for networking, screening films, panel discussions, and more.
Classroom to State House: Kim ’26 Builds a Career in Political Communication
Jeni Kim’s internships in politics and social justice last fall were formative experiences, helping her clarify her future career goals.
Emersonians Share Stage with Tony Award-Winning Broadway Legend Sutton Foster
Arianna Arocho ’29 never expected to be able to perform on stage alongside a Broadway legend during her first year at Emerson.
Griff’s Game Room Opens as New Hub for Connection and Community
The new “third space” includes arcade games, billiards, air hockey, a Switch 2 with a big screen, board games, and more.