Featured Alumni News
Nearly every day, it seems we’re hearing about something new that Emerson alumni are bringing to the fields of communications and the arts. Whether they’re making movies, creating plays, or planning political campaigns, Emersonians are innovators. They are changing how we see, feel, and experience the world.
For the latest College news and upcoming events, visit the News & Events section.
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Mendenhall new COO of Lipman Advertising
Michael Mendenhall ’84 was named president and chief operating officer of Lipman Advertising.
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Raj Sharma's Emerson Experience
Raj Sharma graduated Emerson in 1983 with a degree in mass communications and he recently agreed to participate in our “Emerson Experience” series.
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Himmer's Bee-Loud Glade explores silence
The concept of “unplugging” from the demands of life and society has gained interest in recent years, as many people feel pressured day and night to respond to emails, to be available for work, and to stay abreast of trends.
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Emerson earns an 'A' in social media
When a blog called Boston Innovation recently named the Boston-area colleges that have the most Twitter clout, it reported a surprising result: Emerson College came in second, right after Harvard University.
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“The Oscars are Emerson’s Super Bowl!” tweeted one Emersonian during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.
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Emersonians are all over the Oscars
Oscar excitement is building at Emerson College. From alumni and faculty involved with nominated films to student journalists reporting from the red carpet, numerous Emersonians boast close connections to the 2011 Academy Awards.
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Journalism alumnus McCarthy '04 wins Polk Award for reporting
Brendan McCarthy ’04, a reporter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune, was one of 13 winners of the prestigious George Polk Awards in Journalism.
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Emerson Film Festival to light up Los Angeles this week
The roster of student-made films to be screened this week at Emerson’s 11th Annual Film Festival will give attendees a sneak peek at the work of up-and-coming filmmakers.
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The West Wing got him hooked, but it was his writing skills that got him there. Michael Moats, MFA ’10, came to Emerson as a graduate student in creative writing. He never thought he’d leave as a political speechwriter.
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