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The Little Building residence hall.
Little Building wins 2022 American Architecture Award for historic preservation
Starting Feb. 1, Dumpling Daughter will operate from the grill in the Lions Den.
‘Comforting, simple, and delicious’: Dumpling Daughter to be served on campus next month
Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt was selected to become Emerson Colleges 13 president.
Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt, UT Austin communication school dean, named 13th president of Emerson College
An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD issues community advisory, responds to theft and larceny reports
The Emerson Wellness Center entrance located on the third floor of 216 Tremont Street.
A look inside the Emerson Wellness Center
The Embrace
MLK “The Embrace” monument unveiled on the Boston Common
An attendee of the Peace in Process event tests out a virtual reality adaptation of sand play therapy.
Peace in Process helps gun violence survivors heal
Map of Green Line Extension
Green Line Extension’s long-awaited Medford Branch opens
MBTA CharlieCard
Cybersecurity expert finds CharlieCards hackable by Android phones
MBTA Subway Map
FTA requests new corrective action plans from MBTA
Formerly the Title IX office, Emersons Office of Equal Opportunity will address issues of discrimination, sexual violence and harassment on campus.
Office of Equal Opportunity extends Title IX reach
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
Bob Socci has served as the Patriots’ radio play-by-play announcer since 2013. (Courtesy: Bob Socci)
Voice of Patriots radio embraces a new challenge: teaching at Emerson
The womens basketball team is 7-12 this season.
Winter sports update: Men’s and women’s basketball chug along, milestones, and more
Photo via Creative Commons
Crooke’s Cage: Predictions for the UFC in 2023
Boston Bruins face off against the Calgary Flames on November 10, 2022. Photo by Leo Kagan
Bruins on Boylston: Which Bruins were All-Star snubs?
Janie Hilllman (left), Amiri Sillah (center), and Caden Lisa (right) sharing a moment on the field
Quadball looks to expand ahead of national tournament appearance
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
The ramifications of a post-Avatar’ blockbuster landscape
The ramifications of a post-‘Avatar’ blockbuster landscape
An Open Letter to Emerson’s Social Media Manager
An Open Letter to Emerson’s Social Media Manager
The madness over McCarthy could help the Democrats in 2024
The madness over McCarthy could help the Democrats in 2024
Illustration Rachel Choi
‘The Great British Bake Off’ isn’t the same
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Editorial: Emerson College presents: a convincing performance of inclusivity
Emersons testing site at Tufts Medical Center.
Emerson’s COVID-19 protocols for spring semester warrant criticism
Editorial: Emerson should not make winter breaks harder for International Students
Editorial: Emerson should not make winter breaks harder for International Students
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
The ramifications of a post-Avatar’ blockbuster landscape
The ramifications of a post-‘Avatar’ blockbuster landscape
The madness over McCarthy could help the Democrats in 2024
The madness over McCarthy could help the Democrats in 2024
Illustration Rachel Choi
‘The Great British Bake Off’ isn’t the same
Illustration by Rachel Choi
From a biological perspective, Tumblr’s ‘Goncharov’ is a masterpiece
Emshakes directors look back on a fall semester of revitalizing classics in student theater
Emshakes directors look back on a fall semester of revitalizing classics in student theater
New Rules greets Boston with performance at The Middle East
New Rules greets Boston with performance at The Middle East
‘The Five Fingers of a Dog’: Emerson students debut horror short film
‘The Five Fingers of a Dog’: Emerson students debut horror short film
Blue Men blew up Charles Playhouse
Blue Men blew up Charles Playhouse
Rupi Kaur’s world tour is an avalanche of sincerity
Rupi Kaur’s world tour is an avalanche of sincerity
New Rosalía single ‘LLYM’ celebrates the lovefool in all of us
New Rosalía single ‘LLYM’ celebrates the lovefool in all of us
Alum film Everything Everywhere All at Once leads with 11 Oscar nominations
Alum film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads with 11 Oscar nominations
Dining Center of Emerson College
Transformed dining hall garners mixed reviews from student body
‘Emily in Paris’ season 3 receives harsh reviews for couture and faux-French culture
‘Emily in Paris’ season 3 receives harsh reviews for couture and faux-French culture
Golden Globes: Jennifer Coolidge takes Best Supporting Actress, other Emersonians nominated
Golden Globes: Jennifer Coolidge takes Best Supporting Actress, other Emersonians nominated
Courtesy: EmersonToday
‘It’s an immeasurable loss’: Emerson remembers Maureen Shea
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
Illustration of protesters holding signs with reproductive rights slogans.
Emerson students, faculty reflect on post-Roe America
Illustration of guitar player and music sheets
Student musicians make Emerson’s lack of music education work for them
Illustration of student surrounded by symbols representing different majors
Switching majors at Emerson College: what it’s like and how to navigate the process
From top left to bottom right: Emerson alumni Sam Crimmins, André Archimbaud, Gaby Dunn, Dustin Straube, Steven Rowley and Kasey Fielding. / courtesy
Safe spaces, section 8 and student loan debt: Emerson alums say they (mostly) don’t regret the financial risk
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
“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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A sophomore’s guide to surviving your first semester at Emerson

By Karenna Umscheid, Assistant Living Arts Editor
August 30, 2022

Taking good notes, going to office hours and turning your assignments in on time are all tips you’ll see when you search for general college advice. What you won’t be able to read about are the specifics...

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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

We gave Emerson students the following prompt on Facebook and Twitter: "As college decision season approaches, we’re looking for students to tell us their advice for others interested in your major....

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