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

Interim President William Gilligan.

Gilligan says goodbye: an interim president’s permanent farewell to Emerson

April 26, 2023

William Gilligan knew right away he didn’t want to be president long-term. Gilligan stepped into the interim presidency in May 2021, just weeks after...

Classroom 633 of the Walker Building.

Emerson to investigate alleged antisemitic behavior in classroom

December 21, 2021

Emerson is investigating a report of antisemitic behavior in a classroom that originated in social media, college officials said Tuesday evening.  The...

Interim president sees role as projecting ‘confidence, continuity, and stability’

Interim president sees role as projecting ‘confidence, continuity, and stability’

October 6, 2021

More than four months into his tenure in the college’s top job, Interim President Bill Gilligan described himself as a steady hand who will guide...