Pelton on Leading, Training for Move to Boston Foundation
Announced on Tuesday, President Lee Pelton will join The Boston Foundation in June and depart Emerson after 10 years.
Debating the Pros and Cons of Virtual Forensics
Is debating virtually or in person better?
President Pelton Leaving to Helm Boston Foundation
Dr. Lee Pelton has informed the Board that he will be leaving his position as President of Emerson College at the end of the academic year in June to accept a new role as CEO and President of The Boston Foundation.
One Emerson: Resources and Services During Final Weeks of Term
As we finish up the fall term remotely, I want to take a few moments to remind you of a variety of resources and services that are still available to you online.
Emerson Embarking on $10 Million Financial Aid Fundraising Campaign
On Giving Tuesday, December 1, Emerson is launching a three-year, $10 million fundraising initiative for student financial aid, so that students like Esse and Eryn McCallum ’22 can go on creating, innovating, and changing the world.
Comedian Bill Burr ‘92 Nominated for Grammy Award
Comedian and Emerson alumnus Bill Burr ’92 was nominated for a Grammy Award earlier this month for the recording of his Netflix comedy special, Paper Tiger.
Cook on Alum Cazzie David’s Book: NPR
Professor and Founding Director of the Center for Comedic Arts Martie Cook contributes to an NPR piece about Visual and Media Arts alum Cazzie David ’16 and her newly-published essay collection “No One Asked For This.”
Comley on Loss of Live Entertainment: Thrive Global
Tony Award-winning producer and alum Bonnie Comley ’94 writes a piece for Thrive Global describing what it has been like to be an artist during this pandemic and experience the loss of your craft.
Walker on “How to Make a Slave and Other Essays”: Greater Boston, Radio Boston, Globe
Writing, Literature, and Publishing professor Jerald Walker recently discussed his new book, “”How to Make a Slave and Other Essays,” with local media outlets.
Presidential Working Group Second Draft Recommendations
Online response to these revised recommendations is invited, as is participation in a Community Forum on December 4.