Two Emerson College seniors were among nine journalism students honored by the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) as part of the nonprofit’s 49th class of scholars and fellows.
A long-time champion of children and youth, a leader in health communication, a producer of critically acclaimed and popular films, and an award-winning documentarian and disability advocate will receive Alumni Achievement Awards at this year’s Alumni Weekend, during the Alumni Association Awards Breakfast on June 1.
As May 25 is Africa Day, associate professor of American Studies Dr. Roger House penned a tribute to the pioneer historian on West Africa, Dr. Albert Adu Boahen in The Hill.
Emerson’s Engagement Lab has launched two initiatives designed by and for formerly incarcerated citizens to help them successfully return to their communities.
Soledad O’Brien talked about her experience reporting on a range of issues with Emerson College students.
Students in Roger House’s History of the Alternative Press class undertook a project to aide those with newly restored voting eligibility. In groups, students worked with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) to help locate and educate people about their new voting prospects.
The Boston Globe attended Emerson’s 139th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12, highlighting the commencement address of honorary degree recipient and award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien and student speaker Nupur Amin.
Speakers at Emerson’s 139th Commencement Ceremony asked students to listen to others, speak their own truths, and live life with hope and compassion. Here are some excerpts:
Award-winning TV journalist Soledad O’Brien is not one to give advice.
The hour leading up to graduation is full of waiting, behind the scenes checks, and lots of selfies.