10 Things to Know About Shaya Gregory Poku
Shaya Gregory Poku is Emerson’s new vice president for equity and social justice.
Author: charna_westervelt
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Editor’s Note
This issue, we made some changes to represent the creativity, the assertiveness, the independent spirit that is foundational to this place.
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Addressing Race at the Fifth Annual Teach-In
The 5th annual Teach-In on Race was held, with discussions around race, self-care, and creating art in a climate of inequity and violence.
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Signing Black in America
In March, the School of Communication and Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders hosted a screening of Signing Black in America,
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Reaffirming a Commitment to Equity and Anti-racism
Members of the Emerson community met to reaffirm the College’s commitment to creating a culture of equity and anti-racism at Emerson.
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Commencement 2021: In-Person and Virtual
Emerson held Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021 and for members of the Class of 2020 in early May.
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Play Ball!
Under COVID restrictions, spring sports resumed this semester. Above, the softball team stays masked up during practice.
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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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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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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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Connecting a Name with a Face
Read letters from readers; in this issue, from alumnus Mark Bell ’76, from Belchertown, MA.
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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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Recently Published Works by Emersonians
A collection of books by Emerson authors from Spring 2021.
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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.
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Why It Matters
Nanci Isaacs ’79 talks about the importance of giving back to Emerson and why our participation matters.
