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.
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.
Pelton Is One of 100 Most Influential Bostonians: Boston Magazine
President Pelton was once again included in Boston Magazine’s annual ranking of top influential Bostonians, ranking #11 on the list that includes movers and shakers across all industry sectors.
Pelton Says I’m Not Celebrating the Chauvin Verdict: WBUR’s Cognoscenti
President Pelton’s community message following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for George Floyd’s death was republished by WBUR’s ideas and opinion site Cognoscenti.
Update on Fall 2021 Term Planning
Today, it is with measured optimism that we announce that Emerson expects to return to in-person learning.
Message to the Emerson Community: This Is Not a Time for Celebration
The deaths of unarmed Black men and women at the hands of police continue apace– even as the Derek Chauvin trial was proceeding to its conclusion today.
Sad News About Professor Robert Colby
Robert (Bob) Colby, beloved faculty member, friend, and Professor and Chair of Performing Arts, passed away early this morning following a courageous battle with cancer.
Pelton Reflects on Emerson Tenure, Pandemic: GBH Boston Public Radio
President Lee Pelton and Berklee President Roger Brown, both leaving their posts in higher education this spring, joined hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan this week to discuss enduring the pandemic this past year at their respective schools, lessons learned, and next steps in their careers and lives.
Teach-In on Race: Writer, Scholar Eve Ewing on ‘Time Folding Back in on Itself’
Dr. Eve Ewing talked about the theories that underpin all her work, whether academic, literary, or theatrical.
Update on Community Equity Action Plan
A newly established communications working group drawn from across the College will provide periodic and regular progress updates on our community equity plan.