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.
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
Pat Bartevian ’44: A Boylston Street Legacy
Bartevian operates the antique shop her father opened in 1910.
AI as a Personal Assistant
Veronica Belmont’s Big Idea: A personal LLM based and trained on your own personal information, history, and interests.
Outfitted for Success
As assistant director of career access and equity, Drew Genova, MA ’22, helps students find career pathways and possibilities.
A Mindset Shift
Heather Watkins’s Big Idea: Change people’s mindsets to think beyond themselves and consider the needs of people living with disabilities.
Changing Standards
Jae Williams’s Big Idea: Eliminate standardized testing in school to boost students’ confidence and encourage them to define themselves beyond a one-size-fits-all rubric.
Radically Changing Our Schools
Linda Nathan’s Big Idea: Rethink how we teach students and radically restructure how time is used in school and what curriculum is offered and prioritized.
Norman Lear ’44, LHD ’68: An Appreciation
When TV legend Norman Lear passed away on December 6 at the age of 101, he was remembered as the man who forever changed television with such socially conscious 1970s sitcoms as All in the Family, Maude, Good Times, The Jeffersons, and One Day at a Time.