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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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Tuition hike.

Student union members react to four percent tuition increase

By Bailey Allen / April 19, 2023

Emerson College is set to increase the undergraduate costs of attendance by four percent for the 2023-24 academic year, prompting negative reactions from...

Jay M. Bernhardt spoke at the Cutler Majestic Theatre Wednesday morning.

Emersonians welcome Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt as 13th president

By Bailey Allen / January 25, 2023

Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt, who will become Emerson College’s 13th president in June after two years of an interim leader presiding, spoke to an energetic...

Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

Four finalists identified in presidential search

By Adri Pray / November 8, 2022

The Presidential Search Committee, spearheaded by the Chair of the Board of Trustees Eric Alexander, has narrowed the search to four presidential finalists,...

Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

‘Detailed description’ outlines expectations of next president

By Adri Pray / July 24, 2022

The Presidential Search Committee released a “detailed description” of what qualities it seeks in Emerson’s next president. Shared via email on Friday,...