The Big, The Small, Everything in Between
Students submitted photos depicting their experiences and what was meaningful to them during the height of the pandemic.
Features
Breaking Down Walls, Amplifying Voices
Cheryl Buchanan, MFA ’15, and a number of Emersonians are expanding access to the literary arts for various communities in Boston.
Close Up | De Cerca
Juan Pablo Espinosa ’03 talks about his journey as an actor, from Performing Arts classes at Emerson to a successful Netflix series and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Silver Linings
Expression checked in with Emersonians to see how they’re faring during COVID-19 and what the global pandemic has meant for them.
How Do You Eat an Elephant? One Bite at a Time
Malia Lazu ’99 is a lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management and co-creator of a series of community conversations called “The Inclusive Innovation Economy: Ideas + Actions.”
The Staying Power of the Liberal Arts
Liberal arts and interdisciplinary studies have long played a role at Emerson. That role has been strengthened with the establishment of the Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies at Emerson College.
When Work Is (Not) a Drag
TV producer Randy Barbato ’82, who has won three Emmys for Outstanding Competition Program for RuPaul’s Drag Race, has made a career bringing LGBTQIA+ culture into the mainstream.
(Un)Fair Care
How alumni Philip Finch, MA ’97, Andrea Mooney ’08, and Shanaé Burch ’13, are working to make healthcare more equitable and accessible for all.