Emerson Alum Transforms Teaching Experience into Theater Program for People with Special Needs
Lit would like to grow the program to include teenagers, and a mentor program between adults and teenagers.
Medel ’08 on What It Takes to Be a Clown: Boston Globe
Tallie Medel ’08, who played Becky in the Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once, is teaching adults via the Brooklyn Comedy Collective how to develop your inner clown.
Court Named After Former Basketball Coach Smith
Former men’s basketball coach Hank Smith was honored with a court dedication, while his former player, OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti ’00 established a fund to support Emerson hoops.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025
At Emerson, we are grateful for Dr. King’s role in expanding opportunities to engage in diverse learning environments like our own.
Alum Kamara ’23 Soars on National Peter Pan Tour: Boston Globe
Hawa Kamara ’23 landed a significant theatre role right out of Emerson, playing the role of Wendy in the national “Peter Pan” tour, a modern version adapted by Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse.
Professor Emeritus’ Musical Debuts 75 Years After He Wrote It
World War II veteran Robert Hilliard’s career included being a dean, a professor, author, playwright, journalist, and humanitarian activist.
An Emersonian’s Guide to Sundance 2025
Two dozen features, shorts, documentaries, and series were created in part by Emerson alums.
Emerson Forensics Team Wins Gold at Off-Broadway Tourney
Emerson College’s Forensics team will end its season at the International Forensics Association tournament in South Korea in March.
Richard on Potential TikTok Ban: Boston 25
Richard says the functionality of the app will gradually decline, it will no longer be downloadable, and for influencers and companies who make money from it, they will be out of business.
Welcome Back for the Spring 2025 Semester
We begin this term with opportunities that inspire us and challenges that test us.