School of the Arts News

Lee, Luyster get Whiting fellowships

The Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation has granted fellowships to two Emerson assistant professors: Rhiannon Luyster of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and De-nin Lee of Visual and Media Arts.

'Catatonia' to premiere at NewFest

NewFest is an annual festival of work produced by Emerson Stage, and can be seen March 21-24 at the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre.

Students connect with NYC alumni

More than 50 undergraduates trekked to the Big Apple on March 15 for the annual New York Connection trip, which provided opportunities for current students to meet alumni who share their career paths.

Farewell to TV legend

In a touching tribute that became emotional at times, the Emerson community on March 12 laughed and fondly remembered local legend Rex Trailer, the television cowboy and faculty member who wowed millions of children with his show Boomtown.

Avalanche of award nominations

The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) recently nominated numerous Performing Arts faculty, alumni, and students for IRNE Awards, which recognize talent in the Boston theater community. 

Asim in 'R-word' discussion on HuffPost Live

Associate Professor Jabari Asim was one of several guests on the HuffPost Live video web chat on the Huffington Post site March 6, speaking about the dangers of using hostile epithets, including the "N-word," in public discourse. 

Emerson well represented at writing conference

There will be a strong Emerson presence March 6-9 at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference in Boston.  

Randolph releases novel

Ladette Randolph, editor-in-chief of the Emerson-based Ploughshares literary journal, has released a new fiction book, Haven's Wake.