AAPI Heritage Month: The Price of Lack of Representation in Media
We asked Emerson faculty members about this lack of representation and visibility in the media, how it affects Asian Americans, and what needs to happen to reverse the trend.
McLarin on Change a Year After George Floyd’s Murder: GBH Basic Black
Writing, Literature, & Publishing associate professor and graduate program director Kim McLarin was a panelist on GBH’s Basic Black program, discussing what changed or advanced for racial equity in America a year after George Floyd’s murder, and what did not.
President Pelton Speaks on COVID and Equity in Higher Ed in AICUM Panel
President Lee Pelton joined 10 other college presidents in a May 24 Zoom panel to talk about the most pressing issues facing higher ed today.
PR Students Pitch, Produce Pro Rugby Media Event
As the DC Old Glory prepared for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, they received some off-the-pitch help from Emerson College students, who had ideas for promoting the diversity of both the team and the league.
A Production Pipeline Streams From Emerson to Lyric Stage Company
Lyric Stage Company provides indispensable opportunities to current students.
Robbie McCauley Remembered as ‘Present,’ Powerful Performer, Generous Colleague
The Performing Arts Department lost another of its lights with the death of Professor Emerita Robbie McCauley on Thursday, May 20.
Alum Creates Greatest Emerson College Playlist of All Time
The Emerson Mafia Presents Spotify playlist includes musicians from the last several decades.
Presidential Search Update and Announcement of Interim President
We are pleased to announce that Dr. William (Bill) Gilligan, Professor Emeritus, has agreed to return to Emerson as Interim President of Emerson College, effective June 1
Trustee Kevin Bright ’76 Noted in ‘Friends: The Reunion’ Preview
Deadline unveiled the trailer for Friends: The Reunion, executive produced by Emerson Trustee Kevin Bright ’76 and premiering Thursday, May 27, on HBO Max.
San Filippo on Sex Scenes & Film: The Conversation
Visual and Media Arts associate professor Maria San Filippo writes for the academic news site The Conversation about the status of sex scenes on film – and concludes that over the last decade, they changed for the better.