Emerson in the News

Activist Davis appears on public TV while in town for Emerson talk

Former Black Panther and activist Angela Davis came to the Emerson campus Feb. 16 to give the keynote speech for Emerson College’s African American History Month celebration.

WLP Prof. Seglin speaks on Ohio radio program

Emerson Writing, Literature and Publishing Associate Professor Jeffrey Seglin was called upon to comment on a tragic event that made news in Columbus, Ohio.

Gianvito's films praised by critics

Three film critics cited in the British magazine Sight and Sound named Vapor Trail (Clark), a film by Associate Professor John Gianvito, as one of their top five films of 2010.

Professor Marc Fields featured in the Boston Globe

VMA Professor Marc Fields was featured in the Boston Globe cover story “Strings Attached” in which he talks about his nearly finished, nine-year film project on the history of the banjo.

Seglin Talks to Fox25 About Forgiveness

Boston Fox25 Morning News Anchor Gene Lavanchy ’86 interviewed Emerson Writing, Literature and Publishing Associate Professor Jeffrey Seglin on December 1 about forgiveness and letting go.

MSNBC Interviews Jim Finn

In light of North Korea’s recent attacks on South Korea, Emerson Visual and Media Arts faculty member Jim Finn was featured on MSNBC November 27 to offer his expertise on North Korean propaganda.

Edgar Talks to ABC News

On November 10 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled 36 new cigarette pack labels with gory images (aka “fear messages”) on them.

Bensussen Directs at the Calderwood Pavilion

Emerson Performing Arts Associate Professor and Department Chair Melia Bensussen is directing Annie Baker’s acclaimed new comedy, Circle Mirror Transformation.