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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Paramount Pictures set to produce screenplay by Emerson duo
Paramount Pictures recently picked up a screenwriting pitch from two alumni of Emerson’s Film program, Jacob Emanuel ’08 and William Block ’08.
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Trustee is appointee in Obama administration
President Obama announced his intention to appoint Emerson College Trustee and alumna Suzan Johnson Cook ’76 Ambassador-At-Large for International Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State.
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McGuire Takes on New Role at Warner Bros.
Paul McGuire ’80 has been named senior vice president of worldwide corporate communications at Warner Bros.
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Saab Hires Castriota to Serve as Head Designer
Jason Castriota ’97 was recently hired by Swedish automaker Saab as the new head designer.
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Lagana Named Producer of Television Show Ring of Honor
Dave Lagana ’97 was recently named producer of the weekly TV show Ring of Honor (ROH).
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Alumni Weekend 2010 Had Something for Everyone
More than 600 Emersonians and their guests were treated to a sunshine-filled weekend during Emerson’s Alumni Weekend 2010 June 4–6.
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Alum to pen new comedy for Mandate Pictures
Harris Wittels ’06 has signed on to pen a screenplay acquired by Mandate Pictures (the same company that produced Juno) for a yet-to-be-titled comedy starring Aziz Ansari and Danny McBride.
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Emerson alumni association president honored by Brooklyn College
Robert Friend ’79, president of Emerson’s Alumni Association, was honored June 2 at the Brooklyn College Managers for the Arts 2010 Alumni Gathering for his dedicated service to the Brooklyn College MFA in Theater program.
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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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