Emerson-Marlboro Alliance Completed
I am pleased to let you know that the Emerson-Marlboro Alliance has been completed, after many months of tireless work by members of both communities.
Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19
Today, I write to you with sorrow and even weariness as I enumerate the actions that we need to take in response to the significant financial losses that the COVID virus has exacted on our beloved community.
Emerson Opposes ICE International Student Rules, Joins Amicus Brief
Emerson College has filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit filed July 8 by Harvard University and MIT to block Trump administration rules that would bar international students from studying in the United States if their college courses are conducted entirely online.
Pelton on Youth Leading End to Racism: CBS Boston
President Lee Pelton was a guest on CBS Boston’s series Boston Voices, discussing systemic racism and the nation’s youth playing a powerful role.
In Solidarity with Our International Students
We were deeply disturbed and angered by the recent guidance from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which places unfair and xenophobic restrictions on international students who study at US colleges and universities. Rest assured that we will work with academic coalitions vigorously to oppose these actions.
Updated Statement from the College
To our students and alumni, please know that we are listening and we are acting.
Globe: Pelton to Helm Racial Equity Fund
President Lee Pelton will chair a new initiative from Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to raise millions of dollars to address racial inequity in the city, the Boston Globe reports.
Update on One Emerson Planning
I am writing to follow up on the recent announcement of our One Emerson Flex Learning framework as well as address concerns from the Faculty Forum and preview anticipated financial impacts of COVID-19 on the College.
Pelton to Join Panel on Racism and Policing, COVID-19
President Lee Pelton will join former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and a panel of local leaders online Tuesday, June 16, for The Pandemic and the Police: A Conversation About a Moment of Profound Change in America, hosted by CommonWealth Magazine.
Fall 2020 Reopening Plan
The Fall term plan is informed by safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our entire community as the chief and principal priority.