What Should We Read This Summer?: Emerson Edition
Fiction, non-fiction, serious and satirical — faculty and staff have you covered on what to pick up this summer.
Gellman on El Salvador’s Facade of Democracy: The Conversation
Associate professor of political science and director of the Emerson Prison Initiative Mneesha Gellman writes for the academic news site The Conversation about El Salvador “in crisis” after President Nayib Bukele recently fired five supreme court justices and the attorney general, in a troubling move for democracy.
140th and 141st Commencement Media Highlights
National, regional, and local media outlets highlighted Emerson’s commencement exercises, which took place at Fenway Park for the classes of 2021 and 2020 on May 2 and virtually May 9.
Class of 2021 Honored in Virtual Ceremony
It was the first ever virtual commencement ceremony for Emerson College.
Meet the Class of ’21: ‘Just Be Yourself’
Emerson Today reached out to graduating seniors from across the College and asked them the same seven questions. This is Part 2:
Video & Slideshow: ‘Emerson Graduates’ Lights Up Little Building
The Emerson Graduates show is being projected onto the Little Building every night through May 15.
At Commencement, Talk of Perseverance, Care, Grit
Members of the Class of 2021 acknowledged the struggles of the past year, honored their perseverance, and most of all, celebrated each other.
We’re Not Lion: Emerson Week, May 3-9, the Virtual Place to Be
There is something for everyone during Emerson Week.
What’s Next For These Retiring Faculty Members?
Moving to France, moving to Hawaii, making a film with Sony
Srinivas on Kumbh Mela Pilgrimage Amid COVID-19: The Conversation, Religion News Service
Marlboro Institute professor, sociologist, and anthropologist Tulasi Srinivas writes about the Hindu pilgrimage Kumbh Mela, which happens every 12 years in India, though this year amid a COVID-19 surge.