Emerson Wishes You Peace, Health, and Happiness in 2022
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Stand-Up Leg Up: Comedian Jade Catta-Preta ’07 Mentors Emerson Interns
During the Fall 2021 semester, Alyssa DeVries ’21 and Sarah Manners ’21 helped edit, film, and assist Catta-Preta with her podcast, Jaded.
From Emerson to Emmy Winner: Ali Reid ’18 Shares Her Success Story
In the fall of 2017, Ali Reid ’18 reported on the Emmy Awards through WEBN —a surreal experience for an undergrad who had always favored entertainment journalism. Little did she know, in four years’ time, she would be winning an Emmy herself.
Alumna Runs NGO Empowering Female Leaders in Conflict Areas
The job was supposed to be six months in Afghanistan. Taylor Smith stayed for three years.
Sheldon Brown ’14 ‘Cicada’ Screenplay Nominated for Film Independent Spirit Award
Brown co-wrote and co-stars in Cicada.
The Self-Gift That Keeps on Giving : Award-Winning Paper Examines Shopping, Loneliness
Marketing communication professor Brent Smith won two awards for his paper regarding how marketers appeal to consumers who self-gift.
Men’s Lacrosse Team Shuns Razors to Honor a Teammate
In just a few weeks, Emerson’s men’s lacrosse team raised over $2,700 for The Daniel J. Hollis Foundation to honor their late friend, teammate, and #27.
Coolidge ’85 Nominated for Golden Globe
Alumna Jennifer Coolidge ’85 was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her work as a supporting actress on HBO’s The White Lotus, one of a number of Emersonians who worked on nominated projects this year.
Mentorship Program Helps Young Alumnae Find Their Footing in Hollywood
Annie Huang ‘19 and Raz Moayed ‘20 both participated in the first year of the program, which pairs mentors with young professionals entering the industry who are interested in development, production, or representation.
Katz ’89: Bringing Out the Best in New York, One Subway Stop at a Time
For many film and television producers, the pandemic was simply bad for business. But for David Katz ’89, along with a colleague and the New York mayor’s office, the pandemic presented an opportunity to showcase the city’s resilience.