Skip to Main Content
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

Presidents, union recognitions, and protests: These are the top Beacon stories of 2024

Presidents, union recognitions, and protests: These are the top Beacon stories of 2024

By DJ Mara and Adri Pray / December 27, 2024
2024 was a year marked by turbulent and unprecedented events on the local and global stage—and Emerson wasn’t spared some national moments.
The Emerson College visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage / Beacon Staff, File)

Emerson encourages international students to return early from winter break ahead of Trump inauguration

By Hannah Brueske, Dept. Projects Editor / December 23, 2024

The Office of International Students Affairs (OISA) is urging international Emerson students to “seriously consider” returning to the United States...

Part of 'A Shared Vision: The Lilian Farber Photography Collection.'

Lilian Farber photo exhibition captures the world through the decades

By Sophia Pargas / October 14, 2021

A new exhibit in Tufte Building’s Huret and Spector Art Gallery, “A Shared Vision: The Lilian Farber Photography Collection,” features images by...

With the top ranking journalism program in the country, Emerson should teach future journalists a global vision. / Illustration by Ally Rzesa

Op-ed: Opening journalists to a global mindset

By Xinyan Fu / October 25, 2018

I grew up as one who always sticks up for others. The older I get, the more interested I become in speaking up for social justice. Although China has...

“[Global Pathways] is something I think Emerson is really proud of. It’s something that I think is unique to us," College Official Corey Blackmar said.

Emerson opens global portals in Switzerland, Spain, Hong Kong

By Maya Gacina / September 19, 2018

The college plans to roll out more dual degree programs in campuses outside of the United States within the next two years in an effort to internationalize...