Emerson College Today

A series on President Pelton's five commitments

President Pelton, in his September 14 inaugural address, outlined five specific measures that he believes will move Emerson from “excellent to extraordinary.”

College celebrates inauguration of Lee Pelton

Emerson College celebrated the presidential inauguration of Dr. M. Lee Pelton on Friday, September 14. Hundreds of people gathered in the Cutler Majestic Theatre to mark the installation of the College’s 12th president in its 132-year history.

Anna Deavere Smith mesmerizes Emerson

Performer Anna Deavere Smith loves words. She has “an excruciating love for what people sound like” and an uncanny ability to channel them and bring them to life, on stage or on camera.

Communication tools have changed world, say panelists

Electronic communication tools have altered the definition of knowledge around the globe, according to three panelists who spoke at the Faculty Symposium on Arts and Communication: Seeking Common Ground.

Students fete Pelton on eve of inauguration

Inaugural events for Emerson College’s 12th president, Lee Pelton, began Wednesday with an event called “The Students of Emerson College Present: The Pride of the Pack Inauguration Kick Off” in the Bill Bordy Theater and Auditorium.

Board of Overseers restructured

Emerson’s Board of Trustees has approved a significant restructuring of the Board of Overseers, including the appointment of its first nineteen members.

ProArts Symposium spurs conversation

President Lee Pelton moderated a discussion with the ProArts Consortium presidents about higher education, culture, technology and the city of Boston.

Ann Leary, Raj Sharma appointed Trustees

Ann Lembeck Leary, BFA ’85, and Raj Sharma, MS ’83, have been appointed to the Emerson College Board of Trustees.