Always Emersonian
As my work in this role continues, I look forward to meeting many more of our over 51,000 alumni across the globe!
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20 Questions with Mary Higgins
Mary Higgins, MA ’05, recently concluded a 22-year career in the College’s Office of Government and Community Relations, retiring from Emerson in September. Higgins said she looks forward to the next chapter of her career.
Stream of Consciousness: Hunter Harris ’16
Harris writes Hung Up, a Substack newsletter with nearly 100,000 pop-culture–obsessed subscribers and a comments section livelier than the Golden Globes after too much champagne.
Discovering His Calling
From human rights to AI, Nate Walker ’98 traces his interest in freedom of expression back to Emerson.
Opportunities for Understanding
In a polarized world, Emersonians are helping break down silos and bring people together, one conversation at a time.
To L.A. with Love
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary
of ELA’s Iconic Building
Recently Published Works by Emersonians
“Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly – they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.”
– Aldous Huxley, ‘Brave New World’
Superheroes Among Us
With capes, powers, and high-stakes
action, the superhero sci-fi genre is flying high, thanks in large part to Emerson alumni.
In Memoriam
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln.
Behind the Scenes: Diana Barton ’91
Before returning to Emerson to manage the Emerson Channel, Emerson Sports, and advise the EVVYs, Barton produced hundreds of shows, including the Oscars and Emmys.
In Memoriam: Summer 2024
“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” J.M. Barrie
What’s the Big Idea?
If you had infinite time, money, and resources, what big idea would you implement? How might it make a difference?
Editor’s Note
Emersonians are teeming with passion and ideas. This magazine is a window into just some of that creativity.
A Critical Moment to Come Together
This year’s Commencement and Alumni Weekend served as poignant reminders of the strength and resilience of the Emerson community.
Recently Published Works by Emersonians
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
– Madeleine L’Engle