Felicia Pride, MA ’05 is creator, showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the upcoming A Different World sequel series coming to Netflix this fall!

Kenan Orhan, MFA '17, earned a coveted spot on the 2026 Booker Prize longlist for his novel The Renovation, placing him among the year's most celebrated fiction writers.

Emerson takes on TIFF! Two films written and directed by Emerson alumni will have their world premieres at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), alongside more than a dozen films starring, produced by, or otherwise created with Emersonians.

Emerson Ranked a Top Five Film School in U.S.

Emerson College’s School of Film, Television, and Media Arts (SOF) came in at #5 on The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 list of best film schools in the U.S.

Emerson Comedy Workshop Celebrates 50 Years

When a group of Emerson students gathered in 1976 to perform comedy sketches and improv, they couldn’t have known they were starting a legacy that would endure for half a century.

For more College news, visit Emerson.edu/news. 

Evening on Sunset: 40 Years from Burbank to the Boulevard
September 10 | 7:00 p.m. PT | Los Angeles, CA

Emerson@TIFF
September 12 | 11:00 a.m. ET | Toronto, ON

Emerson College Alumni Weekend

August days are winding down, fall move-in is around the corner, and October will be here before you know it. Emerson College Alumni Weekend (October 23–25) is fast approaching! Connect with former classmates, revisit your favorite spots, and experience what's new on campus.

Lock in your spot now!

Summer break has begun to sunset—a brand new academic year is right around the corner! Help us kick-start the fall semester by making a gift before classes start next month so the next generation of Emersonians can hit the ground running.

Become an Emerge Mentor! Make a difference in an Emerson student’s journey by sharing your career expertise and experience. The Fall ’26 Emerge Mentoring Program pairs alumni and students for a semester of meaningful connection, guidance, and professional growth.

Sign-up opens later this month! Emerge members will be the first to hear when it opens, so make sure you’re there.