Want to Work at Penguin Random House? Learn How Emerson Helps its Students Get There!

Are you interested in becoming a copy editor or proofreader? Have you always dreamed of working at Penguin Random House (PRH)? Then the Production Editorial Mentor Program is perfect for you!  Each year, up to fifteen Emerson students are selected … Continued

“A world where chasing butterflies isn’t scary”: Jonaz McMillan on Writing, Representation, and Sundance

Living in Los Angeles after spending most of his life in Washington, D.C., Jonaz McMillan, a May ’25 graduate from Emerson’s Writing for Film and TV program, reflects on how his program has helped him make an impact in the … Continued

Is an MFA Really Worth It? Our Answer May Surprise You.

When prospective students contemplate pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree, or an MFA, they can be subjected to a myriad of outside opinions, many of them skeptical. Will this degree be worth the time and cost? Will it lead … Continued

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring a Woman Behind Emerson Grad Studies

Women’s History Month is all about spotlighting the strong women who drive success and inspire change, sometimes from behind the scenes. This March, who better to interview than a woman who constantly works to make the Emerson experience as seamless … Continued

Imagining New Ways Forward: First-Year Grad Student Terra King on Journalism

In Emerson’s online Journalism and Media Innovation MA program, students learn contemporary journalistic skills from expert faculty. Emerson students focus on multimedia storytelling, audience-specific writing, global community reporting, and so much more. The program’s fully online and asynchronous format gives … Continued

Interested in Becoming an Author? Take the Novel Writing Course!

“There is no ‘right’ way to write a novel… it is always a unique process of discovery,” says Rick Reiken, a professor within Emerson’s Writing, Literature & Publishing department. He is also the author of three books, the most recent … Continued

Student Spotlight: Oliver Glass and Sports Communication

For Oliver Glass, Emerson has felt like home in more ways than one. From starting as an undergraduate student-athlete to excelling as a cross country assistant coach and Sports Communication graduate student, Oliver’s connection to the Emerson community runs deep.  … Continued

Study Abroad in Ireland Through Emerson’s Global Pathway Program

Have you ever wanted to spend a month immersed in the breathtaking landscapes of Western Ireland, honing your writing skills while a cool breeze blows your hair back and you stare at rolling green hills in the distance? With Emerson’s … Continued

Gain Mentorship Experience in Graduate School with the Clinical Buddy Program

If you are interested in a career as a speech pathologist in the US, you know you need a graduate degree to practice. With so many speech pathology programs across the country, it can be hard to find the right … Continued