Emerson College Today

Alum releases psychological thriller

In what he hopes will turn into a book series, Edward Weinman, MFA ’99, has just released a psychological thriller, The Ring Road, that delves into the darkness of a murder in remote Iceland.

Center for Theater Commons awarded $760k grant

A multi-million-dollar nationwide initiative from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will fund the work of 14 playwrights who will interact with the Center for the Theater Commons at Emerson over the next three years.

'Hangover' writer mentors Emerson student

Carlee Griffeth '12 finished her Emerson career last semester by mentoring with Craig Mazin, co-writer of the films Hangover Part II and Scary Movie 3 and 4.

Brrrrr!

As Emerson students enjoy a break from classes for the next two weeks, they’re expressing their weather woes, and delight, on Emerson College’s Facebook page—from all over the globe.

Students premiere film on nonprofit cafe

Student filmmakers have completed a documentary on Haley House, a nonprofit bakery and cafe in Roxbury that helps former convicts.

Student polling club looks at Sen. Kerry's seat

A student polling club says Governor Deval Patrick has a strong chance to win U.S. Senator John Kerry's seat in a special election. The group surveyed 10,000 homes in Massachusetts.

Performing Arts designers showcase work

Graduating Performing Arts seniors presented their body of design work to a panel of guest professional designers for review and critique in the Tufte Performance and Production Center on December 7. 

Theatre educator gets innovation award

Theatre Educator-In-Residence Bethany Nelson is receiving an award for innovating how theater is taught to urban public school students.