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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Jared Bowen '98 of WGBH never expected the double honor bestowed upon him in recent weeks.
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Alumna Ann Leary featured in The New York Times
Emerson alumna and board member Ann Leary ’85, was featured in a New York Times article about her new book, The Good House.
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Ludel '78 nominated for Directors Guild of America Award
William Ludel '70, director of General Hospital, has been nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award.
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Bowen '98, to win Commonwealth Award, host new show
Emerson alumnus Jared Bowen was profiled about his latest achievements in the Natick Bulletin & Tab.
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Portuguese-American culture examined in book
Brian Sousa, MFA '06, tackles Portugese-American life in his latest book, Almost Gone.
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A new, short film by David Shawl '07 on the 2012 Burning Man event shows how artists create massive structures only to be burned to a crisp when the event is over.
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Sports exec Conrad Smith ’78 dies
Conrad Smith ’78, who became the chief operating officer of the Minnesota Lynx, a WNBA team, has died after a reported three-year battle with cancer.
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Leno, Menounos, community pay tribute to Trailer
Jay Leno '73, Maria Menounos '00 and the Emerson community are mourning the loss of Rex Trailer, iconic TV host and Emerson faculty member.
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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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