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The Division of Diversity and Inclusion has a new name and with it, a deeper commitment to centering the voices of those from marginalized groups, and examining and tackling … Continue Reading Social Justice Center to Dive Deep into Systemic Challenges
When Melia Bensussen and Masha Obolensky first set out to write a play together, it would be three years before movie mogul Harvey Weinstein stood accused of sexual assault by … Continue Reading Brazen New Play by Emerson Faculty, Alumna Examines Objectification and Art
Leave No Trace, the latest film produced by Emerson Senior Distinguished Producer-in-Residence Linda Reisman has been picked up for distribution at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it had its … Continue Reading Reisman Film Premieres at Sundance, Picked up by Bleecker Street
Marketing Communication Professor, Randy Harrison, is one of the first professors nationwide to partner with HubSpot, which in turn offers Emerson students an applied learning experience by leveraging cutting edge … Continue Reading Emerson among first colleges to partner with Inbound Marketing leader, HubSpot
Professor Martie Cook is heading to France this spring to mentor 20 promising television writers from across Europe as part of the Series Mania Writers Campus, a partnership between Emerson … Continue Reading Emerson Professor to Coach TV Writers in Europe
Boston audiences can soon see the world premiere of The White Card, the newest play from acclaimed author and MacArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine, being presented by ArtsEmerson at the Robert … Continue Reading Rankine Play World Premiere to Open in February at Paramount
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