Please mark your calendars for a weekend of reconnection, celebration, and Emersonian spirit.
October 23—25 | Emerson College, Boston

Also, nominate a fellow alum for this year’s Alumni Achievement Awards! The awards will be presented at Extraordinary Together: Alumni Awards Celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026 during Alumni Weekend.

Alumni Spotlights

Liss LaFleur, MFA ’14, and writer Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, MFA ’10

Liss Lafleur, MFA '14 & Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, MFA ’10

Two Emerson alumni won 2026 Creative Capital Awards to support their artistic work: multimedia artist Liss LaFleur, MFA ’14, and writer Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, MFA ’10. Read more

Rowley ’94 Named Finalist for Thurber Prize

Rowley was named one of three finalists for the 2026 Thurber Prize for his book, The Guncle Abroad. Read more

College News

Henry Winkler: Emerson’s 2026 Commencement Speaker

Award-winning actor, producer, director, author, and Emerson alum Henry Winkler ’67, LHD ’78, will deliver the keynote Commencement speech to the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9 at the Wang Theatre in Boston.

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Emerson Giving Day 2026

March 26-27 is Emerson Giving Day—a celebration of everything that makes our community extraordinary. Don’t wait to start the party! You can make an early gift today!