Video: A Tribute to Lee Pelton
Trustee and filmmaker Kevin Bright ’76 directed a video tribute to President Pelton and his time at the helm.
NYT and TV Guide Preview Bright’s Documentary Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
Trustee and alum Kevin Bright ’76 co-directed the new documentary, “Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story,” which debuts this Friday on PBS’s “American Masters” program.
Presidential Search Committee Update
The Presidential Search Committee has added Alixandra Bigley, Assistant General Manager of Emerson Stage, Performing Arts.
Presidential Search Committee Named
We are pleased to announce the full membership of the Presidential Search Committee, which will work collaboratively to ensure an inclusive and thorough search process for the next president of Emerson College.
Presidential Search Update
As our community prepares for the transition that will follow President Pelton’s departure, the College’s Board of Trustees has been actively planning a presidential search process that will be thoughtful, thorough, and inclusive.
Remembering Larry Rasky ’78: Politico
Former Emerson Trustee and alum Larry Rasky ’78, who was also a longtime Biden advisor and PR executive, passed away in March 2020 from COVID-19 complications.
Joshua Wachs ’87 Named Board of Advisors Chair
Joshua joined the board in 2013 and has recently served as a member of the Executive Committee.
American India Foundation Raises Funds for Migrant Communities
Trustee Raj Sharma, who is a board member of American India Foundation and Managing Director of Wealth Management and head, The Sharma Group, praised the efforts of the organization as it raised more than $2 million to support the rehabilitation efforts of India’s migrant communities in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Trustee Holloway’s Company to Release ‘Lost’ Monk Album
Rhythm-A-Ning Entertainment (RAN Ent), the music and film production arm of jazz great Thelonious Monk’s estate, of which Emerson Trustee Doug Holloway is president, is scheduled to release Palo Alto, the first of multiple planned joint releases with Impulse! Records, on July 31.
Trustee Cohen to Lead ViacomCBS Global Distribution: Deadline
Announced last week, Board of Trustees member Dan Cohen will lead ViacomCBS’ Global Distribution division, beginning in June, as Armando Nuñez steps down and will serve as an advisor to the company.