Emerson College Today

Emerson Junior Scores Big with the National Association of Broadcasters

One hundred twenty students across the United States entered last spring’s National Association of Broadcasters’ Freedom of Speech PSA contest. But only Nathan Firn ’12 came out on top.

Something Funny Happened on the Way to Becoming a Lawyer

When Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich, MFA ’09, moved to Louisiana in 2003 to work with a firm that defended accused criminals on Death Row, she thought that was what she wanted to do for a living. She soon found out she was wrong.

Laramie Residency Panel Discussion

A distinguished panel gathered in the Bright Family Screening Room September 21 to discuss the struggle for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) rights and protections.

Six Lion Athletes Honored by GNAC

It was a good week for Emerson College student-athletes. The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) honored six different players in five sports during the week ending September 12.

Performing Arts Students Continue a Tradition

Gathering on a cold and rainy day on the Boston Common, a group of Emerson College Performing Arts students brought some much–needed life and activity to the park on an otherwise dreary day.

Alumna Double Crosses Boston Harbor

People have called her crazy thousands of times. She swims in water that is typically below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Without a wetsuit. For more than six miles (10 kilometers) at a time.

Faculty and Staff Moderate Discussions on Laramie Residency

Emerson Leader in Residence Carole Simpson will moderate a Laramie Project panel discussion on the struggle for GLBT rights and protections September 21 as part of ArtsEmerson's Grand Opening.

Extracurriculars Attract Hundreds to Fair

A typical schedule for an Emerson student reads like a ticker board at a train station. Packed solid with events, meetings, and classes, it’s a wonder how students manage — but they all do, brilliantly.