Prestigious Lannan Fellowship ‘Cherry on Top’ to Tshuma’s First Semester at Emerson
Novuyo Tshuma may never know who nominated her for the Lannon Literary Fellowship.
These Emerson Alumni Made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List
Three Emerson alumni, Hao Zheng ’15, Lydia Liebman ’14, and Maddy Wojdak ’13, landed on the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment, Music, and Games categories, respectively.
Debating the Pros and Cons of Virtual Forensics
Is debating virtually or in person better?
President Pelton Leaving to Helm Boston Foundation
Dr. Lee Pelton has informed the Board that he will be leaving his position as President of Emerson College at the end of the academic year in June to accept a new role as CEO and President of The Boston Foundation.
Emerson Embarking on $10 Million Financial Aid Fundraising Campaign
On Giving Tuesday, December 1, Emerson is launching a three-year, $10 million fundraising initiative for student financial aid, so that students like Esse and Eryn McCallum ’22 can go on creating, innovating, and changing the world.
Comedian Bill Burr ‘92 Nominated for Grammy Award
Comedian and Emerson alumnus Bill Burr ’92 was nominated for a Grammy Award earlier this month for the recording of his Netflix comedy special, Paper Tiger.
Kotz Cornejo Wins Grant to Make Virtual Reality Documentary
Visual and Media Arts (VMA) Chair Cristina Kotz Cornejo was in Patagonia last spring when COVID-19 began tearing through country after country.
Staff Union Thanks Student Body for Vigilance This Semester
Emerson’s staff union, SEIU Post 888, sent students a video to students on Wednesday, November 25, giving thanks for their care and sacrifice in keeping the COVID-19 caseload at bay during the fall semester.
Emerson LA’s PitchFest Goes Virtual for the First Time
Emerson Los Angeles held its seventh annual PitchFest competition, co-sponsored by Final Draft and the International Screenwriters Association (ISA), virtually for the first time on November 19
Emerson Contemporary Curator on Presenting Art During Pandemic
Emerson Contemporary continues to present art during the pandemic.