Alumni Spotlights, Emerson Wins at Oscars and SAG, and more
Alumni Spotlights, Emerson Wins at Oscars and SAG, and more
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Alumni Spotlight
Creighton ’01 Wins SAG Award for Only Murders

The third time was a charm for Michael Cyril Creighton ’01, as he won a Screen Actors’ Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series as part of the cast of Only Murders in the BuildingRead more.
Alum Brings Theater to Special Needs Community

Libby Lit, MA ’23 created Unified Theater, a program of the Hopkinton (MA) Center for the Arts, in 2022, and staged its first show the following year. The program performs two annual shows directed by Lit, who prepares for months at a time. Read more
Trustee Steve Samuels, LHD ’22, Celebrates His Company’s Oscar Win for Anora

The film won five out of six awards, with FilmNation Entertainment—the production company majority owned by Samuels, LHD ’22—playing a key role in its success. Read more.
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Abbi Jacobson on Making Comedy, Voice Acting, and the Terror of Improv

Jacobson joined Doug Herzog '81, LHD '08, P '13 for All Joking Aside, a series that provides Emerson audiences with an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the comedy business. Read more.
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Career Corner
Looking for Emerson connections at specific companies or organizations? Check out Emerge, where you can search the network of alumni by current employer. The Emerge Job Board also prioritizes postings that include an Emerson connection, so you have a leg up! Questions about how to get the most out of Emerge? Email emerge@emerson.edu.
The Alumni Achievement Awards will be presented at a celebratory dinner on Saturday, September 27, during Alumni Weekend 2025. Who do you know who has made a difference? Submit nominations by April 1 using our online form.
Upcoming Events
Bob Trevino Likes It - Screening & Talkback
March 17 | 7:00 p.m. PT | ELA, Screening Room

Don't miss a special advance screening of Bob Trevino Likes It before its official release, followed by a talkback with producer Edgar Rosa ’12
Emerson Laughs Aloud!
March 21 | 7:00 p.m. PT | ELA


Laugh, connect, and celebrate Emerson’s comedy legacy with performances from students and alumni, hosted by Dan Levy ’03!
Emerson@AWP
March 27 | 6:00 pm PT | Los Angeles

Connect with fellow alumni, faculty, and students in Los Angeles during this year’s Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference. Enjoy drinks, bites, and great conversation at our official AWP reception.
UNPRECEDENTED 2025: A Teach-In on Expression and Communication in a Changing America
March 28 | 3:00 p.m. PT| ELA, Bordy


Jon Lovett, former Obama speechwriter and host of Lovett or Leave It and Pod Save America, leads a conversation followed by an interactive ELA faculty workshop on how artists and creators can navigate today’s evolving cultural and political landscape.
5th Annual 6 in 60 Industry Film Showcase
April 8 | 7:00 p.m. PT | Creative Artists Agency


Join us at CAA in Los Angeles for the 5th Annual 6 in 60, celebrating Emerson alumni filmmakers! Enjoy screenings of six alumni films, followed by a reception. Moderated by Aimee Rivera ’07. See the full list of films that will be screened here.
Emerge Lunch & Learn: Negotiation 101
April 10 | 12:00 p.m. ET | Virtual


Negotiation is a critical skill in today’s job market, yet many job seekers hesitate to advocate for themselves. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn essential negotiation strategies, from researching salary benchmarks to confidently handling counteroffers.
Nashville Alumni Reception
April 10 | 5:00 p.m. CT | Sports & Social Green Hills


Reconnect with fellow alumni over food and drinks!
NYC Alumni Social
April 24 | 6:00 p.m. ET | Sir Henry’s


Get together with fellow alumni living in the NYC area for an evening of connections!
Alumni Weekend 2025
September 26 - 28

Hotel blocks are now available with discounted rates for Emerson alumni.

Alumni Achievement Awards nominations are now open! Nominate a deserving alum today.
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