Commencement
2011 Commencement Address: Richard LaGravenese
Richard LaGravenese '80 delivers the undergraduate address. He is the writer of numerous screenplays, including The Fisher King, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award in 1992, The Ref (written with Emerson classmate Denis Leary), The Bridges of Madison County, The Mirror Has Two Faces, The Horse Whisperer, and Beloved. He has also written and directed several films including Living Out Loud, Freedom Writers, and P.S. I Love You.
Congratulations to our 2011 graduates and their families! Thank you for celebrating with us.
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Director-screenwriter
Richard La Gravenese
2011 Commencement speakers announced
Director-screenwriter Richard La Gravenese and communications scholar Clifford Christians will speak at Emerson's May 16 commencement. Read more »
Watch videos of reflections from students, faculty, administrators, and the 2010 Commencement speaker.



