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Located in Boston, Massachusetts, opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the City’s Theatre District, Emerson educates individuals who will solve problems and change the world through engaged leadership in communication and the arts, a mission informed by liberal learning. The College has 3,750 undergraduates and 750 graduate students from across the United States and 50 countries. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned faculty, students participate in more than 80 student organizations and performance groups. Emerson is known for its study and internship programs in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., the Netherlands, London, China, and the Czech Republic. A new, permanent facility on Sunset Boulevard for its L.A.-based program opened in January 2014. The College has an active network of 32,000 alumni who hold leadership positions in communication and the arts. Watch a video about the Emerson experience.

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Located in Boston, Massachusetts, opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the City’s Theatre District, Emerson educates individuals who will solve problems and change the world through engaged leadership in communication and the arts, a mission informed by liberal learning. The College has 3,750 undergraduates and 750 graduate students from across the United States and 50 countries. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned faculty, students participate in more than 80 student organizations and performance groups. Emerson is known for its study and internship programs in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., the Netherlands, London, China, and the Czech Republic. A new, permanent facility on Sunset Boulevard for its L.A.-based program opened in January 2014. The College has an active network of 32,000 alumni who hold leadership positions in communication and the arts. Watch a video about the Emerson experience.

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Emerson Stage Presents: Men On Boats
Despite moving into an online format, Emerson students shined in their virtual production of "Men On Boats." The production ran from September 24-27 and was directed by Maureen Shea and Sarah Hickler.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Dec 1
Alyssa DeVries Wins Jess Ilias Clavelli Comedy Award
Alyssa DeVries wins the Jess Ilias Clavelli Comedy Award, a comedy performacnce award given annually to an individual junior or senior.
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Student Competition - 2020 Dec 1
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Emerson College Announces Dean's List Honorees for Spring 2020 Semester
The following students have been named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher that semester.
Grace Liriano
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Honors List - 2020 Nov 4
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Emerson College Announces 2020 Graduates
On Sunday, May 10, Emerson College awarded 959 undergraduate degrees for the Class of 2020. The College is committed to holding a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 in person when it is safe to do so, at a to be determined date.
Devin Ruskin
Rebekah Brunson
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John Aylmer
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Graduation - 2020 Aug 10
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Natalie Clydesdale named finalist for NCAA woman of the year
A total of ten women have been nominated by their institutions to represent the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) as its NCAA Woman of the Year nominee, incluing Natalie Clydesdale for Emerson College.
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Sports - 2020 Jul 28
Students Inducted into Gold Key Honor Society
The Gold Key Honor Society recognizes Emerson juniors and seniors with outstanding academic achievements.
Jessica Braunstein
Natalie Benoit
Andrew Stanton
Sabrina Jacobs
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Honor Society - 2020 Jul 20
E3 Student Entrepreneur Awarded First Prize
Christopher Rodriguez participated in the Emerson Entrepreneurial Experience, and their business concept was given the first place award.
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Jun 5
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Emerson Students Report on COVID-19 for Boston Globe Magazine
A group of Emerson students seized the opportunity to report on the effects of COVID-19 for Boston Globe Magazine, while navigating their last week on campus and transitioning to online learning.
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Melissa Rosales
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Business/professional - 2020 Apr 14
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EBONI Hosts Third Annual BLK Out Fashion Show
On February 15, EBONI ( Emerson's Black Organization with Natural Interest), hosted their third annual BLK Out Fashion Show, featuring an array of student participations, focusing around how each and every one of us can build our own legacy.
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Naomi Jones
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Club or Organization - 2020 Mar 3
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Christopher Henderson-West Earns Capitol Hill Internship
Christopher Henderson-West was recently selected as a full-time staff intern with Congresswoman Barbara Lee through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Emerging Leaders program. This is one of the most elite internships on Capitol Hill.
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Internship - 2020 Mar 3
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Emerson College Student Comes Second Place At Entrepreneurship Exposition
Emerson College junior, Julia Perry, came in second place for pitching a non-profit organization that provides educational programming about non-traditional health topics at the 2019 E3 Expo. The exposition is held at the end of every year to culminate the work of Entrepreneurial Studies minors.
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Academic competition - 2019 May 16
Xi Gamma Nu Sisters Raise Money for MSPCA in Bake Sale
By getting enthusiastically dressed up, the sisters of the Emerson College sorority Xi Gamma Nu and additional contributors raised over $7,575 in donations for the MSPCA-Angell on Valentine's Day.
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Greek Organizations - 2020 Mar 3
Emerson College Student Receives Emersonian Of The Year Award
Emerson College senior, Jessica Guida, is the recent recepient of the Emersonian of the Year award. The award is given to someone who has who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication throughout the current academic year.
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Leadership - 2019 Apr 12
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Emerson College Student Awarded Orientation Leader Of The Year
Emerson College senior, Madeline Ramaley, received the Orientation Leader of the Year award for serving as an excelling orientation leader, and a role model to both fellow peers and new students.
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Student Orientation - 2019 Apr 12
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Emerson College Student Receives Rising Star Resident Assistant Award
Emerson College Junior, Joelle Herbert, recently received the Rising Star Resident Assistant award, for her excellence as an RA.
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Residence Life - 2019 Apr 12
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Emerson College Student Awarded 2019 Fulbright Scholarship
Emerson College senior Gabriela Mancuso was recently awarded the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship to Colombia, an award devoted to increasing mutual understanding between the U.S. and the people of other countries. She will travel to Colombia to teach English at National University.
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Scholarship - 2019 Mar 22
Emerson College Student Receives Prestigious International Medical Award.
Emerson College sophomore Madison Shaw has received the 2018 Luciano Vassalli Award for her active involvement in helping people with primary immunodeficiency and other such diseases.
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Academic Award - 2019 Feb 6
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