Conan O’Brien and Denis Leary ’79 Give Emerson a Big Shout Out
On a recent episode of Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, Denis Leary ’79 spoke about his time at Emerson, including founding The Comedy Workshop in 1976.
Professor Emerita Mary Ellen Adams: A Light at Emerson for 46 Years
Adams, who taught in the Performing Arts Department from 1969 until her retirement in 2015, passed away on February 17 at age 81.
Waveforms Takes Over Paramount with Multimedia Art Show
Waveforms activated every corner of the venue, inviting audiences to reconsider the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling.
Canadian Member of Parliament Brings Global Political Insight to Emerson Classroom
When a sitting Canadian Member of Parliament visits a class at Emerson, it’s not a ceremonial visit– it’s an extension of the curriculum.
Staff Volunteers Make Commencment Weekend Magical
The spotlight may belong to the graduates, but the tone of the celebration is often set by the staff in blue volunteer badges.
Q&A: Crafting ‘Soul-Rattling’ Fear with Owen Egerton
Emerson Today asked Egerton about the historical and metaphysical origins of his latest horror film, Whistle.
Lessons from the Mud: Finding Stories of our Changing Landscape
Professor Wyatt Oswald, with research help from two Emerson co-curricular students, has pulled from pond sludge stories about New Englanders’ changing tastes and priorities
Canella Honored for Expanding Student-Led Local Reporting
Canella has been honored as a 2026 Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News (CCN) at the University of Vermont.
EBONI Honors Culture with Series of Black History Month Events
As part of EBONI’s celebrations, the org hosted a self-care night, a line dancing event, and a night featuring Black-owned restaurants.
Creativity@Emerson Workshop Builds Critical Skills for Any Endeavor
The data is in, and it has a lot to say about creativity’s pivotal role in a dynamic workforce.