Academics

Academic Excellence
Emerson's academic departments, faculty, staff, and curriculums are empowering our students to change the world.

Your support helps provide the best academic experience possible for our students by acquiring and retaining the most exceptional faculty and staff, up-to-date equipment and facilities, and top-tier educational programs and experiences.

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School of the Arts Dean's Fund
The School of the Arts ensures their students learn to accept stylistic and ethical responsibility for their work, and to place their work in the context of diverse intellectual and cultural traditions. As they embrace that responsibility, and envision their own work evolving in such contexts, students gain the confidence to speak with the authority of the master artists, professionals, and scholars they aspire to be. The School of Arts Dean's Fund supports the programs and initiatives that align with the school's goals and objectives.

School of Communication Dean's Fund
Communication is at the core of modern life, and the School of Communication’s innovative programs prepare students to be leaders in areas such as public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism, political communication, sports communication, communication disorders, management in the creative industries, and digital media. The School of Communication Dean's Fund supports the programs and initiatives that align with the school's mission.

School of Film, Television, & Media Arts Dean's Fund
The School of Film, Television, & Media Arts reinforces Emerson's long history of excellence in entertainment. Unique among film programs, we are a traditional film school that offers the opportunity to explore a variety of media arts disciplines, including photography, installation art, animation, virtual/augmented reality, music/sound design, and virtual production. The School of Film, Television, & Media Arts Dean's Fund supports the programs and initiatives that align with the school's vision and goals.

ELA Fund
Contributions to the ELA fund will help students gain valuable internship experience, build connections with other students and key players in their chosen fields, and create a footprint in the local community by participating in community service programs. The ELA Fund also helps underwrite specific staff training and partnerships with well respected organizations, professional development opportunities, guest speakers and master classes, improvements to our technology, and general infrastructure expenses— all essential to equip our team so we can fully activate our mission.

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Are you in Emerge yet? Join us! It’s the online community where Emersonians connect, support, and celebrate each other. Connect with people in (and outside of) your industry, learn about job opportunities and upcoming career events, ask for and offer resources, find your old friends, and be part of an ongoing and fruitful conversation designed to support you on your own career journey.

Emerson Master Classes
Emerson College Master Classes is a dynamic initiative directly supporting the Extraordinary Emerson 2030 strategic plan. Alumni, partners, and friends share their expertise, fostering meaningful, experiential, and expert engagement among Emersonians. Rooted in mastery and innovation, Master Classes are a direct driver of academic excellence, strengthening learning and cultivating vital collaboration.