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Obituaries

Nora Onanian receiving her award, "Courage, Grit, and Determination in Successful Journalism Degree Completion" on December 16, 2024. Left to right: Douglas Struck, Christine Onanian, David Onanian, Nora Onanian (front).

Nora Kate Onanian, Emerson journalism student, remembered as ‘impactful’ and an ‘inspiration’ by classmates, professors

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor
18 hours ago
Norman Lear ‘44

‘Everything that Norman did was influenced by humanity’: Friends and fans remember Norman Lear ‘44

By Hannah Nguyen, News Editor
December 13, 2023
Photo courtesy of Brian Basgen

‘He was an incredible person’: Colleagues remember Faizan Siddiqui

By Olivia LeDuc, Assistant News Editor
October 25, 2023
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication

Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication

By Zac Poulin, Correspondent
September 27, 2023
Courtesy: EmersonToday

‘It’s an immeasurable loss’: Emerson remembers Maureen Shea

By Frankie Rowley
September 29, 2022
Bill Alex's yearbook photo in The Emersonian, 1966.

‘Born communicator’ from class of 1966 leaves behind journalism scholarship

By Camilo Fonseca
March 30, 2022
Former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook accumulated 151 kills and 58 digs in the 2012 season.

Remembering former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook

By Vivi Smilgius
March 23, 2022
Courtesy: Virginia Tech

‘A truly lovely person’: Colleagues remember Pamela White, former Title IX & Clery Act coordinator

By Frankie Rowley
January 12, 2022
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63

Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63

By Frankie Rowley, News Editor
January 4, 2022
Marla Kirban in 1970, her senior year at Emerson

Marla Kirban, Emerson alum and Hollywood voiceover coach, dies at 72

By Gabriel Borges, Beacon Correspondent
October 31, 2021
Pete Chvany (center), a former Emerson professor and longtime men's soccer coach

‘A friend to hundreds of Emersonians’: Pete Chvany, former professor and men’s soccer coach, dies at age 81

By Frankie Rowley
September 23, 2021
Professor Emerita Robbie McCauley

Robbie McCauley, performing arts professor emerita, dies at 78

By Bailey Allen, Deputy News Editor
May 28, 2021
Chair of the Performing Arts Department Bob Colby, who died April 5, 2021

Late performing arts chair leaves behind legacy of empathy

By Camilo Fonseca
April 8, 2021
Seals played for Emerson Varese in Italy during the 1979-80 season.

Former assistant men’s basketball coach Bruce Seals dies aged 67

By Christopher Williams
January 1, 2021
Trent (center right) was remembered as a pioneer in the field of Political Communication.

Emerson faculty reflects on passing of Judith Trent, political communications icon

By Camilo Fonseca
December 10, 2020
Stephen Terrell led Emerson's musical theater program for 13 years.

Former musical theatre head remembered for reimagining program

By Ann E. Matica
August 30, 2020
Ansin donated millions to Emerson, purchasing the Ansin Building and creating two separate scholarship funds.

Emerson benefactor and WHDH owner Edmund Ansin dies at 84

By Parker Purifoy
July 26, 2020
Amanda, Morse's daughter, said her father was always the first one to crack a joke.

Emerson Police Lieutenant remembered for positive, caring nature

By Charlie McKenna, Deputy News Editor
May 22, 2020
“He contributed tremendously to both the Emerson and the Boston community in general," Sandra Goldfarb said.

Emerson alumni and Trustee remembered for his public relations legacy

By Belen Dumont
April 8, 2020
Nationally renowned painter and Marlboro benefactor dies at 92

Nationally renowned painter and Marlboro benefactor dies at 92

By Faith Bugenhagen, The Marlboro Monitor
April 4, 2020
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