A Century of Stories: At 108, Emerson’s Oldest Alum Reminisces
108 years and counting for Mary O’Keefe Dentler.
Commencement 2021 Plan
One of our most treasured traditions, Commencement, will be re-imagined this year in light of the ongoing health and safety restrictions that remain in place.
Walker Reviews Kiese Laymon’s Essay Collection: New York Times
Writing, Literature, and Publishing professor Jerald Walker reviewed award-winning author Kiese Laymon’s recently re-published essay collection, “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America,” which covers the topics of … Continue Reading Walker Reviews Kiese Laymon’s Essay Collection: New York Times
Emerson Art Historians on What Biden Administration Could Mean for the Arts
Dr. Jill Biden had a big hand in bringing art into the inauguration.
Pelton, Gellman Urge Expansion of Education for Incarcerated: Boston Globe
President Lee Pelton and Mneesha Gellman, director of the Emerson Prison Initiative and associate professor of political science write an op-ed for the Globe, describing the need for more educational opportunities for incarcerated people post-pandemic.
Alumna’s Film, Exam, Passes Test at International Film Festivals
Since premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019, Exam, a short film directed and co-written by Sonia Hadad, MFA ’17 has scooped up accolades at festivals around the world, gathering 33 awards.
Howse on Art Now, Moving Forward: GBH Open Studio
ArtsEmerson executive director David Howse sits down with Open Studio host and alum Jared Bowen to discuss how theatre is changing amidst COVID-19, this “year of experimentation,” and how performances may look when in-person art returns.
COVID-19 Update: Test Center Resumes Regular Hours
The Emerson / Tufts Medical Center test center at 116 Harrison Avenue will resume regular operations and open at 8:00 am today, Tuesday, February 2.
Important Winter Storm Update for Tuesday, February 2
Due to inclement weather continuing through Tuesday morning, all flex in-person classes scheduled to begin before 10:00 am ET will be held online.
COVID-19 Update: Rescheduling Tests from February 1
Tufts Medical Center has let us know that they have increased capacity for the remainder of the week due to the test center being closed on Monday, February 1.