Emerson College
About
Emerson College is a private college in downtown Boston devoted to communication and the arts within a liberal arts context. Its campus sits along Boylston and Tremont Streets facing Boston Common, at the edge of the Theatre District. Programs span areas such as film and media arts, journalism, theater, writing, marketing and communication studies, and the college’s theaters and studios make it a visible part of the downtown arts scene for students and audiences alike.
Founded in 1880 as a school of oratory, Emerson has grown into a college known for the performing and media arts. It operates historic downtown venues, including the Cutler Majestic Theatre and the Paramount Center, where ArtsEmerson presents professional theater and performance. Student media, including the WERS radio station, give students hands-on experience, and alumni go on to work across film, television, journalism and the stage after graduating from the downtown campus.
What to Know
- Emerson runs a campus in Los Angeles and a program at Kasteel Well, a castle in the Netherlands.
- ArtsEmerson performances are open to the general public.
- Emerson was founded by Charles Wesley Emerson.
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