Emerson Stage’s ‘POTUS’ Explores Political Humor’s Social Impact
Faculty and staff discussed how humor cathartically reflects current events, providing relief, and critique.
Norquist ’25, Reilly ’24 Named to BostInno “25 under 25” List
Emersonians are well-represented on BostInno’s annual list of young entrepreneurs and innovators making an impact around the Hub, featuring Brynne Norquist ’25 and Logan Reilly ’24.
Community Engagement, Data, Foundation of College’s Strategic Planning Process
Since December 2023, the Strategic Planning committees, with the help of Huron Consulting Group, have been asking Emerson stakeholders what they think the College’s priorities should be.
VMA Faculty Member’s Doc Wins Top Prize from Library of Congress
Visual and Media Arts affiliated faculty member Kathryn Dietz’s documentary series ‘Cartooning America’ is about the creators of Betty Boop and Popeye.
Social Justice Films Drive Change: Simon-Roberts’ Paper Wins Top Honors at ICA
Simon-Roberts and Eagen examined the movies ‘Queen & Slim’ and ‘Just Mercy’, and the documentary ’13TH’.
Emerson College Community Celebrates Their Favorite Banned Books
Toni Morrison’s Beloved is one of Emerson’s most beloved banned books.
Jones on Adapting Teaching Style for Today’s Readers: Teen Vogue
Faculty Alden Jones, alongside other higher education faculty across the country, discuss teaching techniques to adopt as students are seemingly reading less volumes of material.
Raynauld on TikTok’s Political Ad Ban: NBC News
Associate Professor Vincent Raynauld said TikTok is navigating a “specific political environment” in the United States.
Olayiwola on Poetry, Search for Boston’s New Poet Laureate: WCVB’s CityLine
WLP assistant professor Porsha Olayiwola MFA ’22 was a recent guest on CityLine, discussing Boston’s search for a new Poet Laureate and the qualities they seek in a new artist.
Emerson Voter Registration Coalition Preparing Students for 2024 Election Cycle
The Coalition’s goal is to see 60 or 70 percent of Emerson students vote this election cycle.