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On September 8, 2010 M. Lee Pelton is announced as the 12th President of Emerson College.
Pictured L to R: President-Elect Lee Pelton, Emerson College President Jacqueline Liebergott, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Peter Meade.

In 1881, the school became known as the Monroe Conservatory of Oratory. Pictured: Cover from course catalog. The cover contains a poetic quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson, “What boots it they virtue...,” as well as the following text: “Boston:…

In 1886, the school became known as the Monroe College of Oratory. Pictured: Front cover of course catalog. The text reads: "Monroe College of Oratory, 1886-7. Wesleyan Hall, 36 Bromfield Street, Boston." The seal reads: "Expression necessary to…

The Emerson Majestic celebrates the grand re-opening with Musical Theater Society production of George M!

Pictured: B&W photo of the Majestic exterior with sign that reads: "Emerson College: Theatre soon." The Majestic Theatre first opened its doors in 1903. The building was designed by John Galen Howard and the interior shows off gloriously ornate…

Emerson students made their first organized trip to Los Angeles in 1980, under the leadership of Lenny Riendeau and George Quenzel. Students found it such a rewarding experience that the trip it was repeated the next year. The 1981 trip is pictured…

In 1994, Emerson purchased the Little Building, a 12-story commercial structure next to the Emerson Majestic Theatre and across the street from 180 Tremont Street. It serves as a residence hall for 748 students with a dining hall, fitness center,…

The Lions make the NCAA Tournament.
The 2007 team won all four games in the GNAC championship earning them a spot in the NCAA tournament and making the Lions the first Emerson team to ever play in a national championship.
Pictured: Coach Phil…

In 1986, Emerson College established the semester-long Los Angeles Program, offering courses and internship credits to matriculated juniors and seniors.