Student Couple’s First Film Premiering at BAAFF
Dramatic thriller Sheepskin was co-written and co-directed by Lillian Kollross ’23 and Ben Kim ’22
Chen Xu ’15 Series to Get ‘Mighty’ Big Audience with Disney+
Xu’s Small & Mighty is one of 18 new shows in multiple genres being filmed across the region to attract new viewers in the huge and growing market. Emerson Today asked him about his series, his influences, and what Emerson means to him.
New Elma Lewis Center Program Looks to Build Lifelong Commitment to Social Justice
Students will work with community organizations throughout the school year, intersession, and outside the normal academic calendar.
CSD Implements Parkinson Voice Project Grant
The renewable grant includes free training in a treatment approach called “SPEAK OUT,” and therapy supplies.
For Next Novel, Reiken to Study Climate Science in Germany
“It’s not sci-fi. It’s literally science,” Reiken said.
Chris Grant Wants All Students to Feel Like They Belong
Grant has taken a new role as Director of Student Success, Access, and Belonging, where he’ll help students to feel fully a part of the Emerson community, no matter their individual circumstances.
Runway to Excellence: Blanco ’22 Attends NY Fashion Week Through Pipeline Program
The program was launched to expand opportunities for the next generation of entertainment industry leaders, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
Docs on the Docks: VMA Students, Faculty Hit Camden International Film Festival
The trip marked the first time an Emerson contingent has gone to an in-person festival since the pandemic began in March 2020.
With New Book, Denizet-Lewis Asks How and Why People Change
Tentatively titled We Don’t Know You Anymore, the book will also explore our society’s beliefs about, and reaction to, those who have undergone a radical transformation, as well as ideas around who has the right to redemption.
Three Latinx Alumni to Watch (on Insta)
Three Latinx artists will take over the Emerson Alumni Instagram account to talk about their lives.