Emerson Faculty ‘Honored’ and ‘Overwhelmed’ to Receive Teacher Awards
A record 305 nominations were submitted for this year’s Emerson College Teacher Awards, which were whittled down to three faculty members to receive the prestigious awards.
Remembering the Ladies: Alumna’s New Book Chronicles Women’s Movement from 1776 to Today
The book introduces readers to the women – obscure, famous, and infamous – who have struggled for (and in a few cases, against) equality.
Video: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Screenwriter Adele Lim Encourages Students to Adopt ‘Fearlessness’
As the keynote speaker for the 2019 New England Graduate Media Symposium, Adele Lim ’96, who was the screenwriter for “Crazy Rich Asians,” spoke to students about what it takes to be a successful TV writer.
No Experience Necessary: Forensics Team Wins National Title
Without any previous trips to forensics competitions prior to joining the team, Emerson’s five-person forensics team won first place in a national tournament while competing against 500 other students.
President Gives Creative Courage Award to Actor/Activist Sheldon Brown ’14
To honor his commitment to storytelling as a bridge between cultures and perspectives, President Lee Pelton awarded Sheldon Brown the President’s Award for Creative Courage on Tuesday, April 2, in the Semel Theater.
Emerson Launch Brings Digital Voice Assistant ‘Em’ to Campus
Emerson College now has a digital voice assistant on campus named Em that can tell you about the dining center, play WERS, and more.
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Emerson’s 4th Annual Al Jaffe Speaker Series Hosts ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith spoke candidly to Emerson students on March 27 during the 4th Annual Al Jaffe Speaker Series — a yearly Sports Communication event offering insight into the fields of sports and entertainment.
Opinion: SGA Elections Are Your Chance to Effect Positive Change
There’s no better way to advocate for change at Emerson than to support those who have a desire and drive to make it. Those individuals are running for Student Government. Vote for those who are going to support you, academically and financially.
‘Communication Days’ Highlights Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives, Female Global Leaders, Professional Athletes
Emerson students, faculty and staff, alongside accomplished professionals participated in a two-day series, Communication Days, of nearly 40 panel discussions and workshops held March 20-21.
Alumnus Strikes Gold with Reality TV
Jeremy Weiss headed west toward Los Angeles after completing his MFA in Media Arts at Emerson in 2012, focused on pursuing a traditional directing career in scripted TV programming. Seven years later, he’s achieved his first “director” credits, but it isn’t with a scripted program. It’s reality TV.