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An invitation to the Carnival at the gateway to the Alley.
The Carnival’s in Town (Hint: It’s in the Alley)
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Student and staff unions host joint Town Hall
The Little Building residence hall.
Emerson RAs to host National Coming Out Day Celebration
The entrance to Emersons Walker Building on Boylston St.
New iVisitor system used for guest registration in academic buildings
Moses Shumow was struck by a Commuter Rail train at the Beverly T stop. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff
Widow of late journalism professor files lawsuit against MBTA
Running for a cause: honoring the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Bombing
Running for a cause: honoring the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Bombing
Moses Shumow was struck by a Commuter Rail train at the Beverly T stop. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff
Widow of late journalism professor files lawsuit against MBTA
Protester Saleh Riahi holds up a sign calling for the world to take action and support Iran.
Hundreds gather at State House to show support for Iranian uprisings
Passengers on the Green Line.
MBTA’s Board of Directors addresses infrastructure issues in public meeting
Orange Line Chinatown station
Commuters disappointed with delays a week into the Orange Line’s reopening
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
Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6 to 5 during Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park
The 2022 Red Sox season was a failure—and could be a harbinger for what’s to come
Shannon Norton 13 (Courtesy: Shannon Norton)
Alum finds traction in WNBA and NBA G League
Junior goalkeeper Ava Salti is also a guard on the womens basketball team. (Courtesy: Kayla Buck)
Nothing but net: Women’s basketball player becomes dual-sport athlete
Zdeno Chara (via Creative Commons)
What is the Bruins’ longtime captain’s legacy?
Courtesy of Emma Sharon, MLB
Alum becomes first female broadcaster in Diamondbacks history
Smile will make you grin and grimace
‘Smile’ will make you grin and grimace
‘Fly So Far reminds us to think about the injustices in foreign countries
‘Fly So Far’ reminds us to think about the injustices in foreign countries
Big Night Live has suffered a terrible attack, as singer Yola blew the roof clean off
Big Night Live has suffered a terrible attack, as singer Yola blew the roof clean off
Always, Lola made its east coast debut at the Boston Film Festival.
‘Always, Lola’: small-scale production makes a big impact
Comedians perform at the All-Troupe show.
All-Troupe show brings out the best from Emerson’s comedians
Emerson Mafia admin debuts new merchandise fundraiser
Emerson Mafia admin debuts new merchandise fundraiser
Feelin Fallish, a Sustainable Swaps event, was held on Oct. 2.
Sustainable Swaps: Saving the environment one trade at a time
To save Chinatown, we must Experience Chinatown
To save Chinatown, we must Experience Chinatown
Afterlife is a Boston-based music management and promotion company.
Junior BCE’s music management and promotion company in the Boston Hip-Hop scene
When a Soul Walks by Lauren Ditullio 22.
‘When A Soul Walks’: alum turns senior thesis into debut novel
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
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
Former staffers speak out on working conditions, racial and gender disparity and lack of growth opportunity at college
Former staffers speak out on working conditions, racial and gender disparity and lack of growth opportunity at college
Writer Karenna Umscheid sits on her dorm bed, looking at the posters on her wall.
A sophomore’s guide to surviving your first semester at Emerson
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
“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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The first cohort of students graduated from MCI-Concord Sept. 27

Emerson Prison Initiative graduates first cohort of students

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant Enterprise News Editor
October 5, 2022

On Mondays, Robb Eason’s entry to his classroom looks a little bit different than usual. Instead of entering Walker or Tufte building and tapping his ID, the Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts and...

Lee Pelton with members of the program.

Emerson Prison Initiative set to resume in-person classes

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
April 1, 2021

The Emerson Prison Initiative is set to resume in-person instruction for incarcerated students at the Massachusetts Correctional Institute in Concord on April 5 after access to the prison was halted twice...

Two faculty members teach two courses per semester at the institute. Courtesy of Emerson Prison Initiative.

$13,000 grant to expand Emerson Prison Initiative

By Nicole Poitras
September 27, 2018

The Emerson Prison Initiative received a $13,000 gift for more courses, educational materials, and students. The Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation donated funds to EPI, a program that brings courses...

Craig Steven Wilder spoke to the community about systemic oppression at the EPI launch event. DANIEL PEDEN / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Emerson Prison Initiative launch pushes for “democratization of education” for prisoners

By Riane Roldan
September 27, 2017

Across the country, states are spending over a million dollars a year on incarceration fees—and sometimes, that’s just for the inmates living within one single census block. This, Craig Steven Wilder...

Mneesha Gellman is the director of the Emerson Prison Initiative and an assistant professor. BROOKE NORTHRUP / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Emerson brings education to prison

By Allison Hagan
September 20, 2017

The Emerson Prison Initiative launched at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Concord this semester, making an Emerson liberal arts education accessible to those behind bars. Mneesha Gellman,...

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