Emerson College Today

Lee, Luyster get Whiting fellowships

The Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation has granted fellowships to two Emerson assistant professors: Rhiannon Luyster of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and De-nin Lee of Visual and Media Arts.

Creativity launches violence awareness week

Emerson's Aim to End Violence Week launched March 25 with an event called "Painting Your Pain," which had students using art to express their feelings on gun violence.

Softball team sweeps Albertus Magnus

Some late-game heroics saved the day on March 24 as the Emerson Softball team rallied back to sweep Albertus Magnus 8–6 and 6–5 (9) in a doubleheader. 

WERS produces show for teens

Emerson radio station WERS-FM is helping to produce GRLZ Radio, a one-hour news and entertainment program focusing on issues facing teenagers in Boston.

Fashion fundraiser for cancer research

The Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority will hold its ninth annual Ribbons on the Runway fundraiser this Sunday, March 24, at the Ritz-Carlton Boston Common Ballroom to benefit Sharsheret, an organization that helps women with breast and ovarian cancer.  

Report: Emerson reduces carbon emissions

The annual Go Green report has been released for Emerson College for fiscal year 2012, reflecting a good deal of positive change in the sustainability of facilities and day-to-day student life. 

Entrepreneur sees potential in Emerson

Mark Donovan '89, who is changing the face of outdoor and mobile advertising, said Emerson has a strong opportunity to become more innovative in the communications field.

Second Amendment discussion April 2

On April 2, Emerson College will host a discussion, "The Second Amendment: What is it? What is it not?" as the third of its four-part discussion series examining gun violence in America.