Your Alumni Network
Career connections are hardwired into your Emerson education from day one.
Connections for Life
Thanks to a highly successful and supportive alumni network, you’ll have access to fellow Emersonians at every turn throughout your educational journey and career—allowing you to forge relationships and build your network before senior year is over.
Emerson graduates have built successful careers across industries, including publishing, media, business, entertainment, politics, and healthcare. They are a powerful force who work with passion and who deliver. That’s the Emerson brand, and it will be yours, too—one that opens doors throughout your life.
No matter what you choose to study at Emerson and which career path you pursue, you are joining the ranks of a community that will always have your back.
Emersonians You May Know…
Our roster of graduates includes accomplished journalists, comedy legends, bestselling authors, and other notable professionals.
Bill Burr, comedian and actor
Iliza Shlesinger, comedian, and Doug Herzog, entertainment executive
Maria Menounos, TV host
Miguel Cervantes, Broadway actor, Hamilton and American Idiot
Stefani Robinson, screenwriter
Sam Presti, general manager, Oklahoma City Thunder
Even More Emersonians You May Know…
- Taylor Jenkins Reid, author, Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty
- May Calamawy, actress, Moon Knight
- Aaron Snipe, U.S. diplomat
- Adele Lim, screenwriter, Crazy Rich Asians, and director, Joy Ride
- Hunter Reis, multimedia journalist
- Ben Collins, CEO, The Onion; former NBC News reporter
- Matt Shearer, Boston-based journalist and social media personality
- Tim Neverett, sportscaster, Los Angeles Dodgers
Benefits of Your Alumni Network
It pays to be an Emersonian! Learn about the discounts and perks available to you as an alum.
Continued education support
Qualified graduate program applicants can receive the Encore Scholarship (25% off tuition for participating programs), while all alumni are eligible for a 10% discount off Professional Studies courses.
networking opportunities
We host multiple alumni events (in person and online) throughout the year. Join us for an industry panel discussion, socialize at a mixer, or even connect with alums at major events like Sundance or SXSW.
more perks
Alumni can save big on with discounts on hotel stays in Boston and LA, in addition to tickets for ArtsEmerson shows. Get work done with full access to the Iwasaki Library in Boston and our Alumni Workspace in LA.
Network with Emersonians on the Emerge Platform
Emerge is not just another social networking site—it is dedicated solely to Emerson students and alumni. Discover your next professional connection, mentor, or learning opportunity on Emerge.
Ready to Join the Emerson Community?
Congratulations on being selected for Emerson’s incoming class—we can’t wait to help you build your future as you experience all Emerson has to offer.