Pamela Abdy ’95, LHD ’23 and Holly Bario ’89 have been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 100 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment list, cementing their statuses among the industry’s leading executives.

Pablo Feldman ’18 was nominated for a Grammy for Best Music Video, Producer, “Anxiety” by Doechii. The video, released on April 18, has amassed 58 million views to date.

Emerson Board of Trustees member Doug Herzog ’81, LHD ’08, P ’13 has been named to the Board of Directors of Comic Relief. He joins the nonprofit’s leadership board to assist in their mission of helping children and youth overcome poverty.

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From the President’s Office
As the fall semester concludes, Emerson buzzes with the creative momentum our alumni know well. We are proud of the innovation and excellence driving our community forward. Enjoy these Fall 2025 highlights showcasing the vibrant spirit of Emersonians.

Meet New ELA Dean Ken Rogers ’91

After an extensive national search, Emerson announced the appointment of Kenneth (Ken) Rogers ’91 as the Dean of Emerson Los Angeles (ELA). Learn more about the new Dean and his path back to Emerson.

Our first-ever Emerge Mentoring Program kicked off this fall with amazing energy, bringing together more than 200 mentor–mentee pairs as alumni mentors helped students build their career readiness and make meaningful connections. 

We’re gearing up for the Spring 2026 cohort and invite you to be a mentor. Sign-up opens soon—join Emerge to be the first to hear when registration begins!

6 in 60 Emerson Alumni Industry Film Showcase - Call for Films

Submit your short film for Emerson's Alumni Film Showcase today!

Emerson@Sundance - Save the Date

Two special events are in the works for the Sundance Film Festival. Plan to join us on Saturday afternoon, January 24 and Monday evening, January 26. More details coming soon!

Emerge Lunch & Learn: Uh-oh, I Just Got Laid Off

January 27 | 1:00 p.m. ET | Virtual

Alumni Benefits & Resources

Traveling this winter? The Emerson Alumni Discounts program gives Emersonians up to 50% off on hotels, flights, rental cars, and more. Sign up with registration code EMAL25Q2.

‘Tis The Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Looking to spread some holiday cheer? Uplift the next generation of Emersonians by making your tax deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

It was a joy to gather the Emerson community to celebrate Ragtime and the stunning work of Briana Carlson-Goodman ’06 on stage as well as Krystyna Resavy ’18 and Owen Meadows ’20 behind the scenes.