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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's 2010 Commencement ceremony. (Courtesy Emerson College, File Photo)

Get ready to bend and snap: Jennifer Coolidge is delivering the 2025 commencement address

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 2, 2025
Jennifer Coolidge, an Emmy and Golden Globe–winning actress, will deliver the commencement address to Emerson’s graduating class of 2025 on May 11, the college announced Monday.
Asian actors make history at 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Emerson alum recognized

Asian actors make history at 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Emerson alum recognized

By Sophia Pargas, Editor-in-Chief / March 1, 2023

During the intro of the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, actresses Janelle James and Quinta Brunson marveled at the beauty, energy, and talent in...

Jay M. Bernhardt spoke at the Cutler Majestic Theatre Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, 2023.

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

By Bailey Allen, Former news editor / January 26, 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...