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.
(see more)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.
Emerson College Announces Dean's List Honorees for Spring 2021 Semester
The following students have been named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Spring 2021 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 8
Emerson College in Boston, MA Announces December 2020 Graduates
Emerson College awarded more than 950 undergraduate degrees in May. Ceremonies took place both in a virtual setting as well as in person at the iconic Fenway Park in Boston, Massachussetts.
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Jul 1
Emerson College Announces 2021 Graduates
Emerson College awarded more than 950 undergraduate degrees for the Class of 2021 this May. The ceremonies took place both in a virtual format as well as in person at the iconic Fenway Park in Boston, Massachussetts.
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Jul 1
Jae Marinelli Wins The Jedediah Adam Leland Fels (JALF) Award
Jae Marinelli Honored with The Jedediah Adam Leland Fels (JALF) Award by the Marlboro Institute.
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Jun 11
Sarah May Schultz Awarded The Jedediah Adam Leland Fels (JALF) Award
Sarah May Schultz was honored with The Jedediah Adam Leland Fels (JALF) Award by the Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies during the College's annual awards held in the spring. Schultz is pursuing a Self-Designed major within the Marlboro Institute and is a member of the Class of 2023.
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Jun 11
Students Recognized for #ESOCWeekofAction at ERA Awards
Emerson students were recognized through the Emerson Recognition & Achievement (ERA) Awards, which celebrate student and campus leadership as well as the infinite achievements of the Emerson College Community. The ERA Award of Distinction is an award recognizing those who leave a long-standing impact on the Emerson College community through change and an impactful legacy. This year, the recipients are those who worked to seek meaningful change on campus for students of color through the #ESOCWeekofAction. The week is a movement designed to hold the College accountable for creating a campus where every student can feel welcome and safe, regardless of race or background.
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Jun 11
Students Recognized at ERA Awards
Emerson students were recognized during the Emerson Recognition & Achievement (ERA) Awards, which celebrate student and campus leadership as well as the infinite achievements of the Emerson College Community. This year's ceremony took place virtually on Friday, April 9.
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Jun 8
Olivia Strauss awarded prize for entrepreneurial pitch
Olivia Strauss recently won an award during this year's E3 Expo, an annual pitch competition event at Emerson College, celebrating creativity in business. Students showcase their ventures and compete for monetary awards and donated services to help launch their business. Students who are involved in the E3 minor (Emerson Experience in Entrepreneurship) go through the paces of thinking up, developing, and marketing a business or nonprofit venture.
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Jun 8
Alannys Milano awarded third place prize for entrepreneurial pitch
Writing, Literature, and Publishing major Alannys Milano recently won an award during this year's E3 Expo, an annual pitch competition event at Emerson College, celebrating creativity in business. Students showcase their ventures and compete for monetary awards and donated services to help launch their business. Students who are involved in the E3 minor ( Emerson Experience in Entrepreneurship) go through the paces of thinking up, developing, and marketing a business or nonprofit venture.
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Jun 8
Ashley Blanco awarded first place prize for entrepreneurial pitch
Ashley Blanco recently won an award during this year's E3 Expo, an annual pitch competition event at Emerson College, celebrating creativity in business. Students showcase their ventures and compete for monetary awards and donated services to help launch their business. Students who are involved in the E3 minor ( Emerson Experience in Entrepreneurship) go through the paces of thinking up, developing, and marketing a business or nonprofit venture.
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Jun 8
Juanma Suarez Teissonniere Wins Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Design/Technology major Juanma Suarez Teissonniere recently won an award during this year's E3 Expo, an annual pitch competition event at Emerson College, celebrating creativity in business. Students showcase their ventures and compete for monetary awards and donated services to help launch their business. Students who are involved in the E3 minor ( Emerson Experience in Entrepreneurship) go through the paces of thinking up, developing, and marketing a business or nonprofit venture.
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Jun 8
Magenta Thomas Receives E3 Scholarship Award
Students who are involved in the E3 minor (Emerson Experience in Entrepreneurship) go through the paces of thinking up, developing, and marketing a business or nonprofit venture.
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Jun 8
Students Recognized At ERA Awards
Emerson Students were recognized through the Emerson Recognition & Achievement (ERA) Awards, which celebrate student and campus leadership as well as the infinite achievements of the Emerson College Community.
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Jun 7
Emerson College Seniors Selected for Purple Key Leadership Society
Members of Emerson College's senior class were selected for its Purple Key Leadership Society, and were recognized during the annual Emerson Recognition and Achievement (ERA) Awards ceremony on Friday, April 9, 2021.
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May 5
Emerson Stage Presents: Spring Awakening
As part of their 2020-2021 transmedia season, Emerson Stage students participated in a production of Steve Sater and Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening.
Emerson Stage Presents: Going to California
Students of Emerson College participated in Emerson Stage's production of Going to California as part of their 2020-2021 LIVE online performances. The production ran from April 1 through April 4 and was led by playwright Sabrina Sexauer, the student winner of the 2020 Rod Parker Playwriting Award.
Emerson Stage Presents: Interior of the Artist Without Her Sister
Emerson Stage and its students recently put on a production of Masha Obolensky's Interior of the Artist Without Her Sister as part of their 2020-2021 lineup. The production, directed by Melia Bensussen, ran from March 25 through 28 and was presented in a LIVE virtual format.
Leeah Derenoncourt Named Frederick Douglass Global Fellow
This spring, Leeah Derenoncourt was selected as a 2021 Frederick Douglass Global Fellow. This honor awards Derenoncourt with a full scholarship to a study abroad program in Dublin, Ireland, where she will focus on leadership, intercultural communication, and social justice. Fellows were congratulated by Vice President Kamala Harris, Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheal Martin, and Nettie Washington Douglass, the great-great-granddaughter of Frederick Douglass.
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Apr 29
Emerson Students Inducted into Gold Key Honor Society
The Gold Key Honor Society at Emerson College recognizes and encourages outstanding academic standing among juniors and seniors.
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Apr 22
Emerson Stage Presents: Everybody
Members of Emerson Stage participated in a virtual and interactive performance of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Everybody. The production, directed by Annie G. Levy, presented cameo opportunities for audience members in which they turned their cameras on and become a part of the production itself.
Emerson Stage Presents: Marisol
Emerson College students participated in Emerson Stage's production of Marisol this spring semester. The production ran from February 18- 21 and was available to view in a virtual format.
Emerson College Announces Dean's List Honorees for Fall 2020 Semester
The following students have been named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Fall 2020 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 15
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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2020 Dec 1
Emerson Stage Presents: "The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui"
Emerson students participated in the virtual production of Bertorlt Brecht's "The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui," which ran from October 15-18.
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2020 Dec 1
Emerson Stage Presents: Corduroy
Based on the books by Don Freeman and adapted for the stage by Barry Kornhauser, Emerson Stage and its students put on a virtual production of 'Corduroy' that ran from October 29 through November 1.
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2020 Dec 1
Emerson Stage Presents: This Golden Day
In cooperation with Live & In Color, Emerson Stage performed a virtual production of the new musical 'This Golden Day.' Conceived and created by Annie G. Levy & Devanand Janki, directed by Devanand Janki, with music direction by Jonathan Goldberg, the musical ran from November 19-22.
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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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2020 Dec 1
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.
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2020 Nov 4
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.
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2020 Aug 10