Emerson College is internationally recognized as the nation’s premier institution of higher learning devoted to communication and the arts. Energized by engagement with the creative life of Boston, Los Angeles, and the Netherlands, our students are independent minds from diverse backgrounds who develop their own personal voice and expertise in professions that profoundly shape society and culture in the 21st century.

Emerson College draws independent minds from diverse backgrounds around the world through its highly regarded academic programs in communication, the arts, and the liberal arts. Our alumni populate theaters, newsrooms, movie sets, comedy clubs, and digital media platforms worldwide. They’ve emerged as leaders in publishing, advertising, entertainment, public relations, academia, and other engines of culture and enlightenment, as well as in industries of disruption and innovation. Wherever people collaborate to generate ideas and to inspire action, you will find Emersonians. Whether the result is a “bravo” or a “let’s print this” or a “that’s a wrap,” the work of Emerson-schooled professionals gets out there to make hearts beat fast and minds think deeply.

Mission Statement

Emerson College educates students to assume positions of leadership in communication and the arts and to advance scholarship and creative work that brings innovation, depth, and diversity to these disciplines.

This mission is informed by core liberal arts values that seek to promote civic engagement, encourage ethical practices, foster respect for human diversity, and inspire students to create and communicate with clarity, integrity, and conviction.

Vision

Our vision is to educate leading professionals in the arts and communication; to inspire generations of students to think boldly and creatively; and to make sure that all we do—as students, faculty, and staff—brightens the cultural, social, political, and civic life around us.

Values

Underlying and infusing all we do are these inspiring, non-negotiable values:
 

• Respect and equal treatment for all people of all backgrounds, orientations, beliefs, and physical capabilities
• Appreciation for diverse ideas and the free expression of them
• Academic excellence in formal settings such as classrooms and libraries and in workshops, internships, labs, studios, and all other collaborative environments
• Critical and creative thinking that inspires audiences; improves the arts and communication; and advances social justice, global responsibility and environmental sustainability in our institution, communities, nation, and world

Careers

Brighten the life around you.

Why Emerson?
What makes us special is our creativity, passion, expressiveness, inclusivity, hands-on attitude, and our ambitious yet independent-minded energy.

Our teams aim to challenge, empower, and inspire communication. We achieve these goals through accountability and responsibility. The world needs to hear from people who understand the complexity of human interaction, who have a passion for connecting with people both close to home and far away, and most importantly, who work hard to inspire others to care and act.

We support and help drive our culture's creative force that prepares our students to be that voice for the world. Our community consists of individuals who do not shy from responsibility, and who partner to achieve great things through input, empathy, and strategic thinking.