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Volume 76, Number 1; Spring 2021

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It’s a Funny Story: How Emerson Became the Epicenter of American Comedy

Emersonians have been making people laugh for years. Meet some of our many talented and funny alumni.

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Elevating Emerson

In this video interview, President Lee Pelton reflects on 10 years at Emerson before he takes on his new role leading the Boston Foundation.
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Dr. Jenn: A Mann of Many Talents

Psychotherapist, TV host, and author Dr. Jenn Mann ’92 talks about how she built her career on helping people.
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Navigating Through A Pandemic

Erik Muurisepp, Assistant Vice President for Campus Life, talks about navigating through a pandemic as lead of the COVID-19 Playbook Team.
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Judee Wales Watson ’10 Pays It Forward

Judee Wales Watson ’10 talks about her journey at Emerson and how she is supporting others with her generous gift to the College.
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Laura’s Law: New Protections Arise from Tragedy

After Laura Levis ’04 died unexpectedly in 2016, her husband began a journey to tell her story and prevent other such tragic deaths.

This Month’s Features

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On Teaching Funny

In 2015, Emerson made history when it established the country’s first BFA in Comedic Arts. Today, 110 students are enrolled in the program.
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The American Comedy Archives at Emerson: A Treasure Trove of Funny History

Since 2005, Emerson College has been the home of the American Comedy Archives, including a collection of rare and important interviews.
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Hats Off

Ever the bellwether, the Norman Lear sculpture in the Boylston Place alley, which was erected in October 2018, celebrates the Class of 2021.
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Behind the Scenes

A few of the students who held positions in scenic design, talent production, writing, and stage management for the EVVY Awards.

A Letter From the President

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All That Awaits Us

President Lee Pelton's letter is the valedictory speech that he delivered at Commencement, his last before he leaves the College in June.

Letter from the Editor

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Everyone’s a Comedian

In this issue, we talked to Emersonians—writers, producers, executives, creators—who have never grown tired of making people laugh.