School of the Arts News

Emersonians nominated for Tony Awards

Several Emerson College alumni were nominated for Tony Awards on May 2.

Motion Picture Academy to support Emerson

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, best known for its annual presentation of the Academy Awards, will support Emerson’s film industry–related programs through two grants for the 2012–2013 academic year.

Emersonians honored for excellence in theater

Several Emersonians were recently honored at the 30th Anniversary Elliot Norton Awards held at Emerson’s own Paramount Center. 

Alumnus wins major poetry awards

Matthew Rasmussen ’04 recently won two prestigious awards for his poetry: the 2012 Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets and the 2012 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers.

Students attend Cannes Film Festival

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Gregory tells grads to learn resilience

More than 1,000 degrees were conferred at Emerson’s 132nd Commencement exercises, held May 15 at the Citi Performing Arts Center in Boston.

Students to speak at Commencement

Emerson has named a Writing for Film and Television major and a Journalism student with experience reporting in Pakistan as the student speakers for the College’s 132nd undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies.

VMA faculty Shipps to retire

Visual and Media Arts Associate Professor Stephen Shipps is retiring this year after more than 40 years of service to Emerson College.