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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It’s time to log in to the new semester! We extend our happiest welcome to all new students and say welcome back to all our returning students. We cannot wait to see your creativity and imagination blossom this year. Here's to the 2026-2027 school year!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Associate Professor Luciana Stecconi has been excelling in the scene design industry for many years. Most recently, she was the scenic designer for Huntington Theatre’s EUREKA DAY. We could not be prouder of the amazing work she is doing.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Sandra Yannone MFA ‘91 released her newest poetry collection FIRE AT THE BIG TOP this past June. The book offers a variety of poems that showcase sexual love which fellow poets have described as electrifying and page-turning. We are very happy to see Sandra add to her collection. Congratulations!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Kenan Orhan MFA ‘18 released his first novel, THE RENOVATION, in February 2026. The political fiction has now been longlisted for the Booker Prize. We could not be any prouder and our fingers will stay crossed until the results come out in November.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

WLP Senior Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Jessica Treadway has released her newest book I FELT MY LIFE WITH BOTH HANDS. You can buy her book online or in stores and can read her interview with the Times Union through the link in our bio. Congratulations Jessica!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Assistant Professor Tristan Raines was the Costume Director for HAIRSPRAY at the Tony Award winning theatre The Muny, as well as for DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at the Blumenthal Arts Center. He is also working on Wardrobe and Hair Design for FOREVER KPOP: NATIONAL TOUR. We couldn’t be prouder.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Natalie Lemle’s ‘24 debut novel ARTIFACTS hit the shelves in May and we are proud to see the success it has had. The literary fiction mystery dives into the world of stolen arts and artifacts and the hidden links between museums and organized crime. We recommend you give it a read!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Instructor Sabrina Learman, who will teach with ArtsBridge MTTP at Baldwin Wallace Univ. July 17–31, 2026. She recently appeared in CHANTECLER with EmStage as Guinea Henn. Excited to see her sharing her artistry!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Camilla MacKay ‘26 has always wanted to study what she's passionate about: poetry, philosophy, and sociology. Therefore, with the help of the Marlboro Institute, she built her own major: Poetry and Critical Theory. Now graduated, she hopes to go to grad school and teach poetr. Best of luck to you!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We could not be happier to welcome Dr. Amy Cook as the new Dean of the School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies. Welcome to Emerson College and welcome to Boston!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

WLP Assistant Professor Sarah Cole and her undergraduate students spent the semester researching the sustainability of AI in publishing to help answer the questions posed by professionals in the industry. Soon, you will be able to see their findings and suggestions in the Book Industry Study Group.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

WLP’s Mia Cassidy ‘26, the Deputy Editor, Art & Photography, and Molly Fitzgerald ‘28, Copy Editor, attended and covered the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for The Independent.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Marlboro Professor Samuel Binkley will be attending an international conference in Lisbon from June 18-19 to talk about Foucault’s Government of the Living lectures. Specifically, he will be presenting his paper WHAT IS OBEDIENCE? AGAPE AND THE CHRISTIAN DIRECTION OF CONSCIENCE. Stay tuned for more.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

PA Assistant Professor Matthew McMahan’s newest book project will be out next month! CLOWNS AND CLOWNING explores the works of circus clowns throughout the nineteenth century, looking into both the Anglophonian world and European works. You can pre-order his book starting June 8. Get on it quick!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Josephine Moshiri Elwood ‘15, Nicholas Papayoanou ‘26, Jenna McFarland Lord ‘97, Brian Lilienthal ‘97, Elmer Martinez ‘19, Seth Bodie ‘98, Kwezi Shongwe ‘24, Ari Conte ‘15, Associate Professor Nathaniel Justiniano, and Affiliated Faculty Rachel Bertone are nominated for the Elliot Norton Awards!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Emersonians travel the globe and expand their connection to the arts, influenced by different cities’ culture and history. This year, we can’t wait to add new Global Pathways Programs studying ecology, ethics, and power through the arts. Visit the Global Pathways Programs website for more!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

It is rare to see authors directing their own book’s film adaptations but that will not stop Riley Miller ‘26 from doing so. Through building her own major: The Process of Film Adaptation, she will explore both creative writing and directing. Good luck and we cannot wait to see what you do!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

30 seconds on stage. Over 200 hours in the making! 🎭 For Sweet Charity, the Good Fairy’s dress came to life through weeks of drafting and fittings. Built by students, faculty, and staff, it’s a brief moment on stage shaped by care, craft, and shared effort. 💜

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Marlboro Associate Professor Adam Franklin-Lyons and WLP Assistant Professor Jon Papernick have received the 2026 Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation Fellowships. They will now use their funding to travel and research in order to complete their respective projects. Congratulations and good luck!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Nel Blinman ‘26 always wanted to learn more about anthropology, with a specific focus on puppetry and its effect on our world. With the help of the Marlboro Institute, they are majoring in: Anthropology and Puppetry as a Subversive Art. We wish them the best of luck in this fascinating industry.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

After publishing his book BECOMING A MAN in 2020, PA Senior Distinguished Artist-in-Residence P. Carl’s story will be performed in San Francisco. The show will be from May 18 to June 14. We could not be more excited and proud. Tickets are available through the link in our bio.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our pride! At the Spring Faculty Celebration, three School of Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies faculty were recognized. PA Assistant Professor Christopher Shin, WLP Senior Affiliated Faculty Peter Medeiros, and Marlboro Professor David Kishik. Congrats! 🎉

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Years of hard work led to this moment.🎭✨ Our 2026 BFA seniors are ready to shine! Join us May 5, May 7, and May 14 for the BFA Showcase Series as Design & Production, Acting, and Musical Theatre students celebrate all they’ve created. We couldn’t be prouder.💜🦁

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate alum Kelsey Day ’21 on her novel THE SPIRAL KEY (Feb 2026). Set in a virtual reality paradise where two former best friends enter a dangerous game, this gripping thriller marks an exciting first release. Congrats, Kelsey! 🎊

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

That's a wrap on another semester at SOA🦁💜 We couldn't be more proud of our students, faculty, and staff for all the ideas and creativity shared this term. Thank you for making this community so special. Wishing you a summer full of rest, inspiration and new beginnings☀️ Stay safe!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The PBS series ROADTRIP NATION: THE INSIDE SCHOLARS focuses on college-in-prison alumni and features and interview with EPI alum Mac Hudson ’23, a paralegal and founder of AccessMA. Hudson reflects on his experience with EPI and Emerson College, offering a national spotlight on the program’s impact.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

As the curtains draw, our faculty and students have been hard at work putting together over 70 productions! Emersonians have been in the limelight across a variety of formats and genres. Catch their last performances of the year at the BFA Showcases in Boston on May 7th and in NYC on May 14th.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Emerson Contemporary illuminated new ideas for our students with 5 exhibitions this year. The visual arts gallery took us on a journey with multimedia arts, innovatively intersecting the worlds of creativity, aesthetics, science, and spirituality. Another beautiful and successful year in the books.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Along with new students, faculty, and beginnings, the 2025-2026 year brought about brand new exciting courses. A total of 23 classes were introduced across all of our departments. We are proud to expand your learning and hope that you enjoyed and are looking forward to more!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

SOA students and faculty have not only been signing book deals and contributing essays, poems, and stories to journals but have also published writers across the globe in student-run publications. Congratulations to all our SOA writers and publishers!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This past year has been spectacular for our many alumni. Whether it be on stage, in writing, or in production, the Emerson Mafia have been achieving incredible things all over the industry. We love to see our people succeeding and are forever intrigued by what they might do next. Good Luck!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Cheers to another fruitful academic year! We are thrilled to present SOA Wrapped, a culmination and celebration of all the wonderful students, faculty, and alumni accomplishments this year. In the days to follow, keep an eye out for Emersonians’ creative pursuits, all wrapped up!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

WLP Associate Professor Benoit Denizet-Lewis is releasing a new book! YOU’VE CHANGED is a nonfiction book that will guide its readers through personal transformations. We recommend you get your hands on a copy as soon as possible. Pre-order is available now!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Our very own Mimi Warnick ‘18, Artistic Director of the Delaware Theatre Company, has let her creative juices flow and conceived the new musical: THE CHEQUERBOARD WATCH. We are so proud to see her develop in the industry and share her ideas with the world. Congratulations Mimi!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Learn about black histories in the Beacon Hill neighborhood through augmented reality with artists Elisa Hamilton ’18 and Clareese Hill. They will lead a special walking tour of their public art projects on April 18, 1 pm, followed by a reception and Q&A at The Museum of African American History.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Dr. Horak is presenting her new book, TRANS CINEMA: MAKING COMMUNITIES, IDENTITIES, AND WORLDS. She will be accompanied by PA Senior Distinguished Artist-in-Residence P. Carl, leading a discussion and Q&A. Bring your curious minds! You can find the link to the Zoom in our bio. #newbook #emerson

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Last month, Emerson College hosted the third annual Mass Poetry Teen Spoken Word Festival with the help of WLP Assistant Professor Porsha Olayiwola. Students shared their works on campus and performed on the big stage. We cannot wait to see what their futures hold! Photography by Jeffrey Vock.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Cinema Emerson is hosting a Commemorative Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) screening of WUNDERKINDER on April 13 at the Bright Family Screening Room. PA Assistant Professor Ilana Toeplitz will moderate a Q&A with Co-Writer and SOF Senior Affiliated Faculty Stephen Glantz after the screening.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The Porter Square Writers in Residence program began in 2019 to support local writers by providing resources needed to write books. This year, our very own WLP Affiliated Faculty Fin Leary, MA ’17 is the Young Adult Writer-in-Residence. Congratulations!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

MFA Theatre Ed and Applied Theatre graduate student Yasmeen Duncan is playing Precious ‘Pete’ Watson in the Lyric Stage Boston production of ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS. The show is running until the 12th of April so make sure to catch a performance before it's too late!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The PEN Open Book Award recognizes an exceptional book-length work of any literary genre by an author of color. Asako Serizawa, MFA ’01 was one of the judges this year! Announced this week, the award went to Justin Haynes for IBIS, a Caribbean story of migration, superstition, and search for family.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Emerson Contemporary is hosting a student-curated exhibition from March 31st to April 8th. Fourteen undergraduate and graduate students sought out fourteen artists from New England. Join them for the student lightning talks on April 3rd at 12:00pm, followed by the opening reception from 5pm-7pm.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Mass. Cultural Council has rewarded multiple of our fellow Emersonians with $5,000 grants for each of their creative projects. They were each awarded with literature, arts, or multidisciplinary grants. We could not be happier for you and wish you the best of luck!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Marlboro Institute Affiliated Faculty Christina Kappel's debut novel, BREAK THROUGH will be published in 2027 with HarperCollins under the pen name Christina Carrigan! We're excited to see Kappell's expertise in gender and media channel into fiction.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The annual ComEx! Show is right around the corner. Tickets are disappearing quickly… so grab yours fast! See you on April 10th and 11th.

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Get your pitches ready! The WLP Pitch Slam is back with four amazing editors on March 26, 6 pm at the Bordy Theater. Tailor your pitch to one of the magazines and make sure it can be presented in under a minute. You need not pitch to attend, spectators are as welcome as participants!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This month's guest for the lunchtime speaker series “What Matters to Me and Why” is Performing Arts Assistant Professor Jonathan Kitt! He will be sharing bits and pieces of his journey, motivations, values, and why he does what he does. Join him tomorrow and enjoy his input… and some free lunch!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Get ready to snap your fingers for the next WLP Reading Series with award-winning poet and memoirist, Saeed Jones! RSVP at the link in bio and see you at The Judee Theater on Monday, 6 pm!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Now is the chance to support what inspires you with Emerson Giving Day! Join Emersonians worldwide on March 26-27, to fuel creativity, innovation, and excellence. Your generosity through your gift, as big or small as you are able to contribute, makes all the difference. Visit link in bio to support!

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Emerson College - School of Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies @emersonsoarts.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

WLP Assistant Professor Porsha Olayiwola is known for her poetry, performances, and writing. What you may not know is that she served as Boston’s third Poet Laureate. Her poems are what led Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to declare January 23rd as Porsha Olayiwola Day in Boston. We couldn’t be prouder!

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