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Emerson announces new organizational structure for offices of communication, marketing, and web and digital services
Emerson announces new organizational structure for offices of communication, marketing, and web and digital services
Distinguished Artist in Residence Timothy Douglas / Courtesy: Emerson College
‘Not the end’: Distinguished Artist in Residence Timothy Douglas announces departure
Professor Emeritus Henry Stonie / Courtesy: Emerson College
Henry Stonie, former humanities and social sciences professor and department chair, dies at 90
BCE Director Wes Jackson will leave the college in July. Photo credit: Lala Thaddeus, 2018
Business of Creative Enterprises Director Wes Jackson to leave college in July
Allen designed and sold the Emerson College shirt worn by Stranger Things character Nancy Wheeler in season four of the show. The profits are donated to victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Photo credit / Reagan Allen
Stranger Things cameo inspires student-run fundraiser for victims of Uvalde school shooting
Boston Marathon runners rehydrate after finishing the race.
‘Boston is not a marathon to be trifled with’: 30,000 flocked to Monday’s race
A person waves a pride flag in support of trans youth.
Lens: Trans Day of Visibility brings its Boston community members out in demonstration and solidarity
Thomas A. Edison K-8 school. Courtesy / Thomas A. Edison K-8 School, Twitter
Emerson students’ book campaign seeks to build a new library
St. Patricks Day celebrations. Courtesy / Creative Commons
Parades, partying and Patrick: Emerson students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
‘The world is watching’: the Boston community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
‘The world is watching’: the Boston community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the colleges Title IX policies and practices.
Sonia Jurado announced as Emerson’s new Title IX coordinator
Emersons Title IX office.
Emerson officially relocates Office of Access, Equity, and Title IX
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
The outside of the Title IX office in the Massachusetts Transportation Building.
Title IX working group presents minimal changes in second draft of recommendations
The Emerson womens lacrosse seniors. From left to right: Hannah Beck, Julia Mallon, Amelia Toscano, Julia Burns, Ainsley Basic.
Women’s lacrosse says bye to four seniors, see you later to one
The softball team are 13-15 in 2022 with eight games left to play.
Softball hosts annual sexual assault awareness games
Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum and Head Coach Ime Udoka
Celtics versus Nets Playoff Preview: 4 ways the C’s pull through
Senior midfielder Skyler Celotto was one of two players to join Emersons 100-point club this weekend.
Men’s lacrosse adds to 100-point club, breaks records
First-year infielder Briggs Loveland has driven in five runs this season—one of which was a walk-ff against WPI on April 12.
Baseball team gets last laugh against WPI
Cara Connors, photographed by Sela Shiloni.
Cara Connors: layers of a comedian
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
Photo: Karissa Schaefer
‘You’ve Got To Let Go If You Want To Be Free,’ and boy did I let go
AAADT in Revelations April 28. Photo by Robert Torres.
Motions of emotions: Alvin Ailey’s Boston return
Sittin in 317 EP cover. Courtesy of Vritika Thadhani.
First-year releases EP ‘Sittin in 317’
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
Jimmys Traveling All-Stars. Courtesy of Zoe Seitz.
‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,’ commonly known as Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars
Courtesy of Sophie Bellone.
ComEx returns in person this weekend
Courtesy of Meryl Prendergasts Instagram.
Meryl Prendergast: The artist behind the new exhibit ‘Stitching Earthly Scars’
Illustrated image of DS Oswald by DS Oswald.
Introducing Pub Club’s two winning manuscript authors for this semester: Haley Souders and DS Oswald
Bill Alexs yearbook photo in The Emersonian, 1966.
‘Born communicator’ from class of 1966 leaves behind journalism scholarship
Former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook accumulated 151 kills and 58 digs in the 2012 season.
Remembering former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook
Courtesy: Virginia Tech
‘A truly lovely person’: Colleagues remember Pamela White, former Title IX & Clery Act coordinator
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
Marla Kirban in 1970, her senior year at Emerson
Marla Kirban, Emerson alum and Hollywood voiceover coach, dies at 72
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
Frankie’s Declassified Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Frankie’s Declassified Thanksgiving Survival Guide
We need to examine the tragic history of this popular holiday
We need to examine the tragic history of this popular holiday
The seasons of self discovery
The seasons of self discovery
Goodbye Hot Girl Summer, Hello Sad Girl Autumn
Goodbye Hot Girl Summer, Hello Sad Girl Autumn
“You know I love this city more than anything,” she said. “I’m never going to stop fighting for this city that I love. I’m never going to stop fighting for the people that I love.”
Our thoughts on progressive Democrat Michelle Wu being sworn into office
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Photo of Helina Yared (middle) and her teammates, Nia Cooper (left) and Rachel Tarby (right), after practice.
Meghan Markle’s explosive interview, and Emerson’s new inclusivity-based cheerleading squad
Richard Fucillo in front of the MA statehouse.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 04: Richard Fucillo
Margot Wood 08, founder of Epic Reads and author of Fresh.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 03: Margot Wood
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Op-ed: An Open Letter to Incoming (And Returning) Students

By Richard West
August 25, 2019

Richard West is an Emerson professor in the Department of Communication and the former President of both the National Communication Association and Eastern Communication Association. West recently co-authored...

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What advice do you have for new and prospective students?

March 31, 2018

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