Based in Boston, Massachusetts, opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the city’s Theatre District, Emerson College 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 approximately 4,161 undergraduates and 554 graduate students from across the United States and nearly 70 countries. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned faculty, students participate in more than 90 student organizations and performance groups. Emerson is known for its experiential learning programs at Emerson Los Angeles, located in Hollywood, and at its 14th-century castle, in the Netherlands. Additionally, there are opportunities to study in Washington, DC, London, China, and the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria, Greece, France, Ireland, Mexico, Cuba, England, and South Africa. The College has an active network of 51,000+ alumni who hold leadership positions in communication and the arts.
(see more)Based in Boston, Massachusetts, opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the city’s Theatre District, Emerson College 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 approximately 4,161 undergraduates and 554 graduate students from across the United States and nearly 70 countries. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned faculty, students participate in more than 90 student organizations and performance groups. Emerson is known for its experiential learning programs at Emerson Los Angeles, located in Hollywood, and at its 14th-century castle, in the Netherlands. Additionally, there are opportunities to study in Washington, DC, London, China, and the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria, Greece, France, Ireland, Mexico, Cuba, England, and South Africa. The College has an active network of 51,000+ alumni who hold leadership positions in communication and the arts.
Students Participate in Emerson Stage Production of "How We Got On"
Emerson Stage presents How We Got On, written by Idris Goodwin and directed by Summer L. Williams on October 12-14 at the Paramount Center. The production explores the life of suburnan teens coming of age in 1980s, dreaming of fame and fortune, and their journey of finding themselves in the culture of Hip-Hop.
Students Participate in Emerson Stage Production of Little Women
Emerson Stage presents "Little Women," a timeless classic by Louisa May Alcott, performed September 27-30 at the Greene Theater in Boston, MA. This adaption performed by Emersonians encapulates the world of the March sisters, and their journey through sisterhood.
Emerson College Students Earn Performing Arts Awards
Emerson College students earned Performing Arts awards, honored at the close of the 2022-2023 academic year. Emerson's mission is to train future leaders in arts, culture, and communication. The Department of Performing Arts' undergraduate and graduate programs encompass a core liberal arts curriculum, promote civic engagement, and demand that students create with clarity, integrity, and conviction. As a theatre artist at Emerson, students receive the necessary tools to focus creative talents towards a fulfilling career-and life-in the theatre.
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Aug 21
Emerson College Students Earn Writing, Literature, & Publishing Awards
Emerson College students earned Writing, Literature, & Publishing awards, honored in a variety of categories at the close of the 2022-2023 academic year. In the Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing, the symbiotic relationship between writing, publishing, and the study of literature becomes a shared experience of finding one's voice, refining one's talent, and gaining the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's evolving literary landscape. Emerson gives committed writers and aspiring publishers a deep practical and theoretical knowledge of the writer's art, literary history, and the workings of the publishing industry-the tools and training needed for a life devoted to literary pursuits.
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Aug 21
Emerson College Students Participate in Emerson Stage Production The Loyals
Emerson College students participated in the Emerson Stage production of The Loyals, a comedy about treason, in conjunction with NewFest: New Play Workshop. Written by Allison Gregory and directed by Courtney Sale, the play took place March 30-April 2 in the Semel Theatre in Boston, MA. Play description: A divided young country in the midst of a Revolution. A bright, eighteen-year-old socialite who becomes the wife of infamous war-hero-turned-traitor Benedict Arnold. Together they set out to undo America.
Emerson College Students Participate in Emerson College Production of Cabaret
Emerson College Students participated in the Emerson Stage production of Cabaret. The musical takes place in a Berlin nightclub in the late 1920s and is a story about the danger of complacency during adversity -- a present and necessary warning. Cabaret credits: Book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten, stories by Christopher Isherwood, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. This production was directed by Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, with music direction by Sariva Goetz and choreography by Christopher Shin.
Emerson College Students Participate in Emerson Stage NewFest: Short Works Festival
Emerson College students participated in Emerson Stage's NewFest: Short Works, a festival of short plays written, directed, and performed by Emerson College students, performed March 8 and 9 in the Semel Theatre in Boston, MA. Plays featured: What If, written by Althea Champion and directed by Brenda Huggins, Eternity 5, written by Madison Mondeaux and directed by Allison Taaffe, Biscotti, written by Rose Hanish and directed by Hannah Nilsson, The Rock, written by Jillian Hetherman and directed by Zach Fuller, Geese, Not Gooses, written by Jackson Bailey and directed by Jake Tolentino, Recollection - The Magnus Archives Adaptation, written by Alex Goldman and directed by Josh O'Brien, Plans/Places, written by Kimstelle Merisma and directed by Sofia Lindgren Galloway, and That Feeling, written by Fatima Jafar and directed by Kandyce Whittingham.
Emerson College Students Honored during Marlboro Institute Awards Ceremony
The Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies held their annual Senior Capstone Presentations and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 26, honoring students for their achievements. Faculty members selected award winners.
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Aug 7
Emerson College Student Honored during School of Communication Awards
The School of Communication Student Awards occur annually and honor student achievements, in additon to celebrating the close of an extraordinary academic year.
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Aug 2
Emerson College Announces Dean's List Honorees for Spring 2023 Semester
The following students are named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.
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Jul 31
Emerson College Announces 2023 Graduates
Emerson College awarded approximately 1,058 undergraduate degrees during the 143nd Commencement at Agganis Arena in Boston, MA on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
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Jun 27
Emerson College Announces Dean's List Honorees for Spring 2023 Semester
The following students are named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.
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Jul 5
College Students Showcase Films at It's All True Festival
Emerson College students showcased their films at the It's All True festival on April 4 and 5, 2023 at The Bright Family Screening Room at The Paramount Theatre, located in Boston, Massachusetts. It's All True is Emerson College's Documentary Film Festival that features outstanding documentary work by Emerson students.
College Students Showcase Films at It's All True Festival
Emerson College students showcased their films at the It's All True festival on April 4 and 5, 2023 at The Bright Family Screening Room at Paramount Theatre, located in Boston, Massachusetts. It's All True is Emerson College's Documentary Film Festival that features outstanding documentary work by Emerson students.
Emerson College Students Co-Executive Produce Production of Jelly's Last Jam
Emerson College students co- executive produced a production Jelly's Last Jam on Friday, March 31st, 2023, at the Semel Theater in Boston, MA. The musical featured an all-Black cast, which was very important to co-executive producers Jasmine Hawkins '23 and McKennen Campbell '23. Written by George C. Wolfe in 1991, Jelly's Last Jam follows the story of jazz pioneer Jelly Roll Morton. The performace begins with a recently deceased Jelly Roll who is conjured by a mysterious being named "Chimney Man" to relive his life. The story shares the joy, celebration, and contributions Black people have given to art.
Emerson College Students Inducted Into 2022-2023 Purple Key Leadership Society
Emerson College students were inducted into the Purple Key Leadership Society for the 2022-2023 academic year. The inductees were recognized at the annual Emerson Recognition & Achievement (ERA) Awards ceremony on Friday, April 14th, 2023, as well as in the 2023 commencement program at the College's graduation ceremony. Students who have earned a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average, and who are in good social standing at the College were invited to submit an application for consideration. The recipients of this prestigious honor demonstrate exceptional leadership and service, a strong commitment to citizenship and civic engagement, solid academic achievement, and future leadership potential.
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May 17
Emerson College Students Inducted Into 2022-2023 Gold Key Honor Society
Ninety-eight seniors and juniors were inducted into Emerson's Gold Key Honor Society on April 5th, 2023 in a ceremony in the Semel Theater located in Boston, Massachusetts. The Gold Key Honor Society is an interdisciplinary organization founded at Emerson in 1962 to "recognize and encourage outstanding academic achievement." Juniors in the top 5 percent of their class, and seniors in the top 10 percent of their class who have earned at least 48 credits are eligible.
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May 17
Emerson College Students Participate in Production of Jelly's Last Jam
Emerson College students participated in a variety of roles for the production of Jelly's Last Jam on March 31st, 2023, at the Semel Theater in Boston, MA. The musical featured an all-Black cast, which was very important to the director and co-executive producer, Jasmine Hawkins '23, and music director and co-executive producer, McKennen Campbell '23. Written by George C. Wolfe in 1991, Jelly's Last Jam follows the story of jazz pioneer Jelly Roll Morton. The performace begins with a recently deceased Jelly Roll who is conjured by a mysterious being named "Chimney Man" to relive his life. The story shares the joy, celebration, and contributions Black people have given to art.
Emerson College Students Perform at Open Mic Night For EmBrace Our HeArts Festival
Emerson College students performed at the Open Mic Night on March 26th, 2023 at SPC theatre, at Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts. The event was part of the three-day EmBrace Our HeArts Festival, highlighting performance, film, and poetry. The final evening of the festival featured a book sale and open mic in partnership with Beacon Hill Books & Cafe. The open mic featured stories, poems, and more by students of color. A book truck provided a selection of books by authors of color for sale. The School of the Arts Dean's Fellows for Racial Equity and Leadership Development created the arts festival to celebrate diverse voices at Emerson. The festival showcased work across the Visual and Media Arts, Performing Arts, and Writing, Literature & Publishing departments.
Emerson College Student Film Screened at EmBrace Our HeArts Film Festival
Emerson College student work was screened at the EmBrace Our HeArts Film Festival event on Friday, March 24th, 2023 in the SPC Theater at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, which featured performance, film, and poetry. The School of the Arts Dean's Fellows for Racial Equity and Leadership Development created the arts festival to celebrate diverse voices at Emerson. The festival showcased work across the Visual and Media Arts, Performing Arts, and Writing, Literature & Publishing departments.
Emerson College Students Create Embrace Our HeArts Festival
Emerson College students created the Embrace Our HeArts Festival. Taking place over the course of three days, the events showcased students' talent and creativity. The School of the Arts Dean's Fellows for Racial Equity and Leadership Development created the arts festival to celebrate diverse voices at Emerson. The festival showcased work across the Visual and Media Arts, Performing Arts, and Writing, Literature & Publishing departments.
Emerson College Announces Dean's List Honorees for Fall 2022 Semester
The following students are named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.
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Apr 14
Emerson College Student Work Spotlighted at EmBrace Our HeArts Festival
Emerson College students' work was spotlighted at the three-day EmBrace Our HeArts Festival from March 24th-26th, 2023. Performances from students took place at the Into the Spotlight event on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 in the Cutler Majestic Theater at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. The live performances including comedy sketches, dance, selections from musicals, and more. The School of the Arts Dean's Fellows for Racial Equity and Leadership Development created the arts festival to celebrate diverse voices at Emerson. The festival showcased work across the Visual and Media Arts, Performing Arts, and Writing, Literature & Publishing departments.
Emerson College Men's Basketball Team Earns #2 Seed in NEWMAC Playoffs, Capping 2022 Season
The Emerson College Men's Basketball team ended its season, after earning the #2 seed in the NEWMAC playoffs, against Babson, with Babson defeating Emerson 69-64 on February 23rd, 2023, in a NEWMAC playoff game at Emerson College. The team had a 16-10 overall record, and an impressive record of 11-3 within NEWMAC, for 2022.
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Apr 12
Emerson College Student Films Shown at 2023 Emerson Film Festival
The 22nd annual Emerson Film Festival took place in the Bright Family Screening room in Paramount Center on March 22nd. The festival screened 12 short documentary, narrative, and experimental films made by Emerson students. The screening was followed by a live moderated conversation with student filmmakers as well.
Emerson College Student Writes Emerson Stage Production Mary, Sweet Mary
Emerson College student Munroe Shearer wrote the Emerson Stage production of Mary, Sweet Mary. The world premiere was held March 2-5, 2023 at the Greene Theater at Emerson College, Boston, MA. Each year, the Rod Parker Playwriting Fellowship is awarded to a student playwright, and their play is taken from page to stage. Mary, Sweet Mary tells the story of Queen Elizabeth I and her anxieties surrounding her legacy, duties, and how it manifests towards the people around her. Emerson Stage and the Department of Performing Arts are where the next generation of actors, designers, stage managers, technicians, administrators, and educators work alongside distinguished faculty, professional staff, and visiting artists to bring skills learned in the classroom to vibrant life on stage.
Emerson College Announces Dean's List Honorees for Fall 2022 Semester
The following students are named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.
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Mar 22
Emerson College Students Participate in Emerson Stage Production Mary, Sweet Mary
Emerson College students participate in the Emerson Stage production of Mary, Sweet Mary on March 2-5, 2023 at the Greene Theater at Emerson College, Boston, MA. Mary, Sweet Mary tells the story of Queen Elizabeth I and her anxieties surrounding her legacy, duties, and how it manifests towards the people around her. Emerson Stage and the Department of Performing Arts are where the next generation of actors, designers, stage managers, technicians, administrators, and educators work alongside distinguished faculty, professional staff, and visiting artists to bring skills learned in the classroom to vibrant life on stage.
Emerson College Honors Program Student Wins Outstanding Writing For Film Award at 2022 EVVY Awards
Emerson College Honors Program student wins Outstanding Writing For Film Award for "The Adventures of Piers King" at the 2022 EVVY Awards ceremony. The 41st Annual EVVY Awards took place on May 6th, 2022, and offered recognition for student work in film, journalism, theatre and everything in between.
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Feb 24
Emerson College Honors Program Student Wins Outstanding Non Fiction Prose Award at 2022 EVVY Awards
Emerson College Honors Program student wins Outstanding Non Fiction Prose Award for "You Find Yourself at CVS Staring at the Black Hair Products" at 2022 EVVY Awards ceremony. The 41st Annual EVVY Awards took place on May 6th, 2022, and offered recognition for student work in film, journalism, theatre and everything in between.
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Feb 24