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Internationally acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge is bringing a selection from his most recent body of work, Triumphs and Laments, to the Emerson Urban Arts: Media Art Gallery on … Continue Reading Acclaimed Artist Kentridge Bringing “Procession of History” to Emerson Urban Arts
A scene from Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s Heroin(e), nominated for an Oscar. Emerson alumna Elaine McMillion Sheldon, MFA ’13, was nominated for an Academy Award on Tuesday, January 23, for her documentary short, Heroin(e), about three … Continue Reading Alumna McMillion Sheldon Nominated for Oscar
Not only are half of the Spring 2018 Bright Lights Film Series selections directed by women, but six of the films are directed or produced by an Emerson student, alumna, … Continue Reading Spring 2018 Bright Lights Promotes Women, Faculty Filmmakers
The Department of Homeland Security’s decision to end temporary protected status (TPS) for immigrants from Haiti has repercussions not just for Haiti and Haitian Americans, but for the economy, and … Continue Reading MLK Event Looks at Immigration, TPS Status, and U.S. Responsibility
Seasoned music business entrepreneur and innovator arrives With over two decades of experience in the music business, Wes Jackson is taking to a new beat since accepting the position as … Continue Reading New Business of Creative Enterprises Director, Wes Jackson
Renee DeMarsh, G’91, runs in a race. In late January, DeMarsh will do the World Marathon Challenge, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Courtesy photo Earlier this month, … Continue Reading Alumna Running 183 Miles in Seven Days on All Continents for Kids
Andrew Sianez-De La O ’17. Courtesy photo Andrew Sianez-De La O ’17 entered Emerson as a BFA Acting major and left a playwright. Now, just eight months after graduating, he has … Continue Reading Recent Emerson Grad a Two-Time Playwriting Fellow
President Lee Pelton shared his insights on “diversity in leadership” as a panelist at Partners HealthCare’s Martin Luther King Luncheon on Thursday, January 11, at the Sheraton Boston. The luncheon … Continue Reading Pelton Joins Executive Diversity Panel, MLK Events
Courtney Kemp. Contributed photo Courtney Kemp, showrunner of Starz series Power and a former writer/producer for CBS’ The Good Wife, is at Emerson Los Angeles this week leading writing workshops … Continue Reading “Power” Showrunner Kemp This Spring’s Semel Chair
ArtsEmerson has received a special commendation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for its community engagement and work related to the recent presentation of Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia, a composition … Continue Reading Massachusetts House of Representatives Honors Bangsokol and ArtsEmerson