Featured Alumni News

Entrepreneur sees potential in Emerson

Mark Donovan '89, who is changing the face of outdoor and mobile advertising, said Emerson has a strong opportunity to become more innovative in the communications field.

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.

Broadway comedy produced by Emerson alumnus receives rave reviews

Emerson alumnus Jason Grossman ’02 is co-producer of a new Broadway show receiving outstanding reviews. 

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.

Alum's news team wins Cronkite Award

A cable news network in Washington State that has an Emerson alumnus in a key staff position recently won a Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism in the Local Cable Station category.

Alumna Ann Leary's book reviewed in the New York Times

Emerson alumna and board member Ann Leary ’85’s new book, The Good House, was reviewed in the New York Times Sunday Book Review. 

Alumnus LaGravenese writes HBO movie about Liberace

Emerson alumnus Richard LaGravenese ’80 has written the screenplay for a movie about Liberace, which stars Michael Douglas and Matt Damon. 

Alum co-produces Broadway play with Sigourney Weaver

A theater production co-produced by Jason Grossman '02 that stars Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce is being transferred to Broadway and opens in previews March 5.