Your Future Self Will Thank You: Using Summer Break to Prep for the Fall Semester

Here at Emerson, we embrace the warm summer months in Boston as the perfect time to reset, relax, and, perhaps, begrudgingly, prepare for the upcoming semester. We know we all cringe at back-to-school commercials in July, but the slower summer … Continued

Day in the Life of a Theatre Education & Applied Theatre Program Student

Emerson College’s Master of Arts in Theatre Education & Applied Theatre is nationally recognized for its hands-on coursework and passionate faculty, helping students combine theatre and proven teaching practices to transform lives and communities. To learn more about what life … Continued

Graduate and Professional Studies Spring 2025 Newsletter

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We trust you are all as happy as we are at the arrival of spring! On the Boston campus, that means finally emerging from windy, cold weather and bare trees. Seeing the Swan Boats back in the pond at the … Continued

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

An Emersonian’s Local Guide to the Best Libraries

In honor of National Library Week—celebrated this year from April 6th to 12th—we’re highlighting five of Greater Boston’s best libraries for Emersonians to explore. National Library Week, an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1958, honors … Continued

Inside Lovestruck Books: Cambridge’s First Romance Bookstore

Emily Goyanes, a Publishing and Writing MA student expected to graduate Fall ‘25, has taken hands-on experience in the book world to the next level. She works as a bookseller at Lovestruck Books, the first romance-focused bookstore to open in … 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

Graduate and Professional Studies Fall 2024 Newsletter

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As we look back on the Fall 2024 semester, there are many graduate students, programs, and faculty achievements to celebrate. Thank you to everyone who made the end of 2024 memorable. Program Spotlight: Journalism and Media Innovation The Emerson College … 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