EDITOR’S NOTE: President Pelton, in his September 14 inaugural address, outlined five specific measures that he believes will move Emerson from “excellent to extraordinary”— establishing the College as the world’s … Continue Reading A series on President Pelton’s five commitments
Performer Anna Deavere Smith loves words. She has “an excruciating love for what people sound like” and an uncanny ability to channel them and bring them to life on stage … Continue Reading Anna Deavere Smith mesmerizes Emerson
Emerson College celebrated the presidential inauguration of Dr. M. Lee Pelton on Friday, September 14. Hundreds of people gathered in the Cutler Majestic Theatre to mark the installation of the … Continue Reading College celebrates inauguration of Lee Pelton
Electronic communication tools have altered the definition of knowledge around the globe, according to three panelists who spoke at the Faculty Symposium on Arts and Communication: Seeking Common Ground. The … Continue Reading Communication tools have changed world, say panelists
The role of college leaders as “content providers” to their communities was one of the ideas raised by a panel composed of the presidents of the colleges that make up … Continue Reading ProArts Symposium spurs conversation
Inaugural events for Emerson College’s 12th president, Lee Pelton, began Wednesday with an event called “The Students of Emerson College Present: The Pride of the Pack Inauguration Kick Off” in … Continue Reading Students fete Pelton on eve of inauguration
In a note to the Emerson Governing Boards late yesterday, President Pelton shared the news that alumnus and Trustee Tony Goldman ’65 died Wednesday, September 5. “Our thoughts and prayers … Continue Reading Emerson mourns loss of Trustee Tony Goldman ’65
Ann Lembeck Leary, BFA ’85, and Raj Sharma, MS ’83, have been appointed to the Emerson College Board of Trustees. “I am enormously grateful to Ann and Raj for their … Continue Reading Ann Leary, Raj Sharma appointed Trustees
Emerson’s Board of Trustees has approved a significant restructuring of the Board of Overseers, including the appointment of its first nineteen members. Ultimately, the new Board, which will meet twice … Continue Reading Board of Overseers restructured
Tom Werner, creator of hit television shows such as The Cosby Show, Roseanne, and That ’70s Show and chairman of the Boston Red Sox, encouraged Emerson students to use their … Continue Reading Werner encourages students to use their unique voice