Press Releases

Lee Pelton named 12th President of Emerson College

Willamette University President, and former Harvard teacher and administrator, distinguished by his leadership and community-building skills  

MassDevelopment issues bonds to support Paramount and Colonial

The proceeds will be used primarily to reimburse the college for previously unfinanced costs it incurred in building The Paramount Center and purchasing and renovating the Colonial Building, as well as miscellaneous future capital improvements.

Renowned Filmmaker Named Chair of the Department of Visual and Media Arts

Renowned filmmaker Jonathan Wacks has been named chair of the Department of Visual and Media Arts (VMA) at Emerson College, effective July 26.

Emerson College signs articulation agreement with Miami Dade College

On Tuesday, June 15, Emerson College and Miami Dade College (MDC) entered into a partnership to offer MDC students the opportunity to continue their education and pursue a four-year degree in Boston.

ArtsEmerson announces its inaugural season

ArtsEmerson announces its inaugural season of programming at Paramount, Cutler Majestic, and Black Box theatres, and Bright Family Screening Room.

Four Emersonians to receive distinguished alumni awards

On Saturday, June 5, Emerson College will honor four distinguished alumni during the school’s Alumni Weekend festivities (June 4–6). This year’s recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award are being recognized for excelling in performing arts, journalism, marketing, and communication disorders.

2010-11 tuition, room, and board rates announced

The College has announced what the charges for tuition, room, and board will be in the 2010-11 academic year.

Dean Grafton Nunes named President of the Cleveland Institute of Art

Grafton Nunes, dean of Emerson College’s School of the Arts, has been named president of the Cleveland Institute of Art, effective the end of June.