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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

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What is Emerson’s interim policy for campus demonstrations? We explain.

What is Emerson’s interim policy for campus demonstrations? We explain.

By Iselin Bratz / August 24, 2024
Emerson College recently updated its policies on campus demonstrations to ensure campus safety, according to the website. 
How to give feedback on Emerson College's new initiatives and policies

Here’s how community members can provide feedback on Emerson’s new initiative and policies

By Hannah Nguyen / August 24, 2024
The college is inviting community members to be involved in the conversation to “help inform the future of these policies,”
Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?

Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?

By DJ Mara / August 24, 2024
A number of administrators and faculty members are part of the three operational teams, But four college officials will spearhead the initiative. 
Emerson's Trustees announce policy on 'neutrality and mutual respect'

Emerson Board of Trustees announce policy on ‘institutional neutrality and mutual respect’

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / August 24, 2024
As part of a wave of announcements heading into the new school year, the Emerson College Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a policy on institutional neutrality and mutual respect earlier this month. 
Walker Building of Emerson College

Emerson updates code of community standards, outlining new policies and protocols for upcoming academic year

By Katherine Cressman / August 24, 2024
In preparation for the upcoming school year, Emerson launched a modified code of community standards, according to an email sent from President Jay Bernhardt to the Emerson community Friday.
Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

By DJ Mara / August 24, 2024
Following the events that unfolded in the past spring semester, the college released EmersonTogether, which aims to unite the college community, officials said.
An Emerson College advertisement at Downtown Crossing station.

The decision to end two programs is irreversible, college says

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-Editor / August 20, 2024

Emerson’s decision to eliminate two programs will not be reversed, college officials said in a statement to The Beacon, after announcing they cut both...

Emerson's downtown Boston campus.

Emerson lays off 10 staff members, suspends two programs

By Hannah Nguyen / August 13, 2024

Emerson laid off 10 staff members and eliminated two programs Tuesday, college officials said in an email sent to staff and faculty. “We are grateful...

Emerson will lay off staff and faculty positions due to enrollment decline partly caused by campus protests, college says

Emerson will lay off staff and faculty positions due to enrollment decline partly caused by campus protests, college says

By Hannah Nguyen, Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / June 22, 2024

Emerson College will lay off faculty and staff and not fill some vacant positions in response to reduced enrollment, which it said was partly caused by...

Notice outside Emerson College’s Visitors Center explaining closures (Bryan Hecht/Beacon Staff)

College briefly halts admissions proceedings in light of arrests, students and student workers reflect on closures

By Iselin Bratz / May 15, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been republished to include corrections and to acknowledge that admission activities were put on hold for two days and...

President Bernhardt speaks out on Town Hall and first year at Emerson

President Bernhardt speaks out on Town Hall and first year at Emerson

By Merritt Hughes, Co-Opinion Editor / May 6, 2024

Early Monday morning, President Jay Bernhardt shared a “Letter to the Community” addressing the April 29 Town Hall and his first year at Emerson.  Bernhardt...

Attorney Carolina Avellaneda is appointed in February 2024 as Emerson's vice president and general counsel. (Naia Driscoll/Beacon Correspondent)

Emerson General Counsel Carolina Avellaneda reflects on new position as a culmination of a lifetime of work

By Bryan Hecht, Assistant News Editor / March 20, 2024
Attorney Carolina Avellaneda was appointed Emerson's vice president and general counsel late last month and began serving her position on March 1.