Art of the Pitch: Five Students, Alumni Take Prizes in Annual ELA Competition
“The advice the judges gave was so valuable and helpful, and hearing the other pitches really inspired me.”
Watch: Southwick Recital Confronts Dementia
The Communication Studies Department explored the challenges and heartbreak of dementia with its annual Southwick Recital, held both virtually and in-person at the Semel Theater on Friday, November 5.
Emerson Athletes Earn NEWMAC Academic Accolades
To qualify, honorees must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.35 on a 5.0 scale after the Spring 2021 semester
Emerson Students’ Voting Numbers Soared in 2020
76.1 percent of Emerson students who were eligible to vote on Election Day 2020 cast a ballot, up from 60.2 percent of Emerson students in the 2016 election.
Teach-In on Race: Telling Authentic Stories in Film and Theatre
The discussion kicked off with the question of how inequities have affected work in film and theatre, especially in recent years, and what that means for artists of color in an industry where they can at times feel unappreciated.
Teach-In on Race: Tak Toyoshima on Using Art to Heal the World
Toyoshima talked to Emerson students, faculty, and staff about his early life growing up in New York City as the son of Japanese immigrant artists, his career in comics, and ways to use your art to make positive change in the world.
Teach-In on Race: Combating Anti-Asian Hate
Panels participants provided ways to support the Asian community.
Alumnae Authors on Witchy Rom Coms, the ‘Blood Ceiling,’ and Middle School Hauntings
Emerson alumnae authors thrill, chill, and scare with stories of witches, ghouls, and hauntings.
Emerson Professor Leads National Study on Impacts of Media Literacy
At a time when media—especially digital and social media—is more prevalent than ever in our society, our ability to understand and navigate it (known academically as “media literacy”) is more important than ever for functioning, just, and equitable democracy.
Fall 2021 Teach-In Asks How Do We Create Community?
The Teach-In, now in its sixth year, encourages Emerson community members to explore what actions they can take to help dismantle racism and promote social justice on campus and beyond.