Emerson LA Commemorates Anniversary of ’92 Uprising
“There’s a lot of history in our country that is deeply uncomfortable to look at … This is central to our experience; this is our history. This isn’t an aberration.”
Four Lions Receiving Distinguished Alumni Awards During Emerson Week
Cook, McDuffie, Paine, and Reis, have influenced American culture through their contributions to TV, movies, radio, and more.
Student Story Looks at Art Benefits for Black Children: Parents Magazine
Parents Magazine’s new Kindred platform published a piece by Journalism major Chloe Shaar ’24
Freck’s ‘Three Romances for the Unwell’ Wins Playwriting Fellowship
The play is loosely based on several well-known 19th century composers.
Learning Hoofing History Important as Developing Dance Skills in Tap Class
You’ve heard of Fred Astaire. But what about Jimmy Slyde or Baby Laurence?
Buzzy Directing Duo ‘Daniels’ Share Filmmaking Wisdom
Kwan and Scheinert answered questions from students about the filmmaking process, finding creative inspiration, and the importance of finding and maintaining your voice in your projects.
Artist/Actor Chella Man on Intersectional Identities, Art
The discussion broached topics of personal care, discovering (and rediscovering) yourself, and art as a form of activism.
College Highlights Financial Aid Resources to Offset Tuition Increase
Emerson Today recently spoke with Ruthanne Madsen, Vice President for Enrollment at Emerson, about the recent tuition increase and what the College has done to lessen the impact for students and their families.
Hybrid Oscar Talk Delves into Social Justice Films
Diverse representation, the impact social justice movies have on viewers, and ways to decompress after watching traumatic experiences on film were just a few topics discussed during the panel.
Cook on Chris Rock Performances at Wilbur Theatre: NBC Boston, WCVB
Professor and founding director of the Center for Comedic Arts Martie Cook weighed in on comedian Chris Rock’s first comedy show after the Academy Awards last week, in which nominee Will Smith slapped him onstage after a joke about Smith’s wife.