Emerson College Today

First-year talent displayed at FYWP Showcase

Close to 300 first-year students attended the Third Annual First-Year Writing Program (FYWP) Showcase that took place in the Bill Bordy Theater on May 3.

New Opportunities for PA students

“Working with ArtsEmerson during its inaugural season has been an enriching experience, bringing new opportunities to Performing Arts students, faculty, and staff,” remarked Melia Bensussen, Chair of the Performing Arts Department. 

Graduate students win first annual GSA Awards

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) gave awards to some of the College’s most promising grad students on May 7 in the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre. 

Students collect supplies for tornado relief

After hearing the dreadful news about major storms and tornadoes in the South tearing up homes and towns and killing hundreds of people, Katie Johnson ’11 and Corey Starbuck ’12 wondered what they could do to help.  

WLP's Yarbrough nominated for Massachusetts Book Award

Writing, Literature and Publishing Professor Steve Yarbrough’s most recent book is among the works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that were nominated for Massachusetts Book Awards. 

Lacerte family endows Writing and Academic Resource Center

The Writing and Academic Resource Center at Emerson College was formally dedicated as The Lacerte Family Writing and Academic Resource Center on May 3 in recognition of a $1 million gift from the family of Madison Lacerte ’10.

Oswald, students take part in innovative Boston eco-study

Ever wonder about that camera on the top of the Walker Building? Why is it there? What is it filming? Does it have anything to do with Big Brother?

Longtime faculty honored for years of service

Faculty and family members gathered April 26 to honor the accomplishments of five of Emerson’s long-serving faculty.