Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony, spotlights, events, and more
Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony, spotlights, events, and more
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Alumni Spotlight
Happy 100th, Professor Dahill!
Help us wish a happy birthday to Professor Emeritus Thomas Dahill as he turns 100! 🎉

He joined Emerson as a Lecturer in Fine Arts in 1961 and was appointed as Chair from 1965 - 1980, teaching until his retirement in 1996.
Emersonians Earn Tony Nominations for Death Becomes Her Score

Julia Mattison ’11 and Noel Carey ’11 earned Tony Award nominations for Best Original Score for the Broadway hit Death Becomes Her. Learn more about their journey to the stage.


Alumni Win 2024 Peabody Awards

Matthew Hashiguchi, MFA ’11, won a Peabody for The Only Doctor (Public Service), while Dalia Burde ’00 and Terry Leonard ’99 earned one for Mountain Queen (Documentary). Read more about their award-winning work. 
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Emerson Alumni Supporting Today’s Lions
The Athletic Trust Fund, established and led by a committee of Lion alumni and former Athletics staff, funded the 2025 Athletic Banquet. Check out this year’s award winners!  
What A Year!

Celebrate the Class of 2025 with us by making a gift in their honor!

News
Coolidge '85 spoke at Emerson’s 145th Commencement Ceremony, held Sunday, May 11, at Agganis Arena, where she also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. The award-winning actor, comedian, and Emerson alum told the roughly 1,000 graduates of Emerson’s Class of 2025 to have unrealistic expectations.


UnCommon New Season Opens with Fresh Look

The UnCommon Corner returns for its third season, with a refreshed look and a brand-new lineup of arts programming and entertainment. Find out what’s in store this season.
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Alumni Benefits
Do you know that alumni have in-person access to the College’s Iwasaki Library? All you need is an alumni library card. Plus, you’ll have access to the new Iris Headshot Photo Booth, where you can get free, high-quality digital professional headshots!
Expression Magazine: Spring 2025
The latest issue of Expression will be arriving in your mailbox soon! Read about Emerson’s power players in the NBA, the College’s new strategic plan, and other stories showcasing Emersonians making an impact in the world.

Career Corner
Check out the new Industry Group in Emerge: Emersonians in Gaming! Whether you’re a developer, writer, producer, or just starting out, this group is all about connecting Emersonians who work in the gaming industry. Spread the word, and join the conversation. 
Upcoming Events
ArtsEmerson’s 2025/26 Season Preview
May 22 | 7:00 p.m. ET | Paramount Center

Join us for a special live announcement of ArtsEmerson’s 15th Anniversary season! Be the first to hear what’s coming, enjoy surprise guests, and celebrate the launch with an after-party, light bites, and open bar.
Alumni Night at Seattle Mariners
June 16 | 3:00 p.m. PT | T-Mobile Park

Experience peak Seattle summer with fellow Emersonians at a special night of Mariners baseball as they take on the Boston Red Sox. Enjoy exclusive perks like discounted tickets, a private pre-game stadium tour and reception, and regional alumni networking. Hosted by Mariners EVP & COO—and proud Lion—Trevor Gooby '98!
Las Vegas Alumni Brunch
June 22 | 11:30 a.m. PT | Brio Italian Grille

What Happens in Vegas…starts with Brunch! Gather for food, drinks, and to reconnect with your fellow Emersonians—because nothing beats catching up over a great meal in the city that never sleeps (but definitely brunches!).
Mark your calendar: Alumni Weekend 2025 is happening!

Join fellow alumni back on campus for a weekend full of memories, milestones, and moments that remind you why Emerson will always feel like home.
Alumni at Festivals—Are You In?

Emersonians are making waves at some of the world's top festivals! Here's who to watch for and how to let us know about your festival involvement:

Tribeca Film Festival (June 4-14)
  • Kevin Bright '76 premieres his new doc It’s Dorothy on June 7

  • Philip Ettinger ’07 is cast in After This Death

  • David Cross ’87 appears in Oh, Hi!

  • Ross Girard ’09 and Mark McCune ’12 are executive producers of Andy Kaufman Is Me

  • Travis Eilerson ’14 is line producer for Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything

  • Jessica Miller ’06 edited Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print

  • Henry Winkler ’67 is featured in Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

  • JD Marlow ’08 is editor and co-producer of My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay
Upcoming Festivals - Are You Involved?
  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe: August 1–25
  • Toronto International Film Festival: September 4–14
  • Austin Film Festival: October 23–30
Are you or a fellow alum involved with any of these festivals? Whether you're showcasing work, performing, working behind the scenes, or simply attending—we want to know! Or perhaps you're participating in another festival we haven't listed? Let us know—we’d love to highlight you!
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