Emerson History
Core Values
Programs and Opportunities
Fun Facts & Campus Life
Miscellaneous
100

Emerson College was founded in this year.


What is 1880?

100

This value is about asking questions, being interested in the world around you, and wanting to learn more.

What is Curiosity?

100

Emerson is best known for programs connected to media, communication, and this broad creative field.


What are the arts?

100

Emerson’s main campus is located in Boston’s famous ______ District.

What is the Theater District?

100

This Emerson College news site shares stories, announcements, and multimedia content about students, faculty, and alumni.

What is Emerson Today?

200

Emerson originally began as a school focused on this skill.

What is public speaking (or oratory)?

200

This value is about imagining new ideas, thinking artistically, and making something that didn’t exist before.

What is Creativity?

200

This Emerson campus gives students access to the film, TV, and entertainment industries.

What is Los Angeles?

200

True or False: Emerson has over 100 student organizations.

What is True?

200

This value shows up when people share their ideas, stories, or perspectives through words, art, media, or performance.

What is Expression?

300

Before moving to Boston’s Theater District, Emerson’s campus was located in what nearby neighborhood?

What is Beacon hill?

300

This value focuses on fairness and making sure people have what they need to succeed, even if those needs are different.

What is Equity?

300

This type of opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience while still enrolled.


What are internships?

300

Emerson’s mascot is this animal, often seen representing school spirit at events and games.


What is a Lion?

300

Emerson’s strategic plan through 2030 aims to celebrate this milestone anniversary when it is fully realized.

What is 150 years?

400

Emerson College is named after this preacher and educator?

Who is Charles Wesley Emerson?

400

This value is about working with others, sharing ideas, and building something together rather than alone.

What is Collaboration?

400

Which campus space is dedicated to building community, celebrating cultural identities, and creating opportunities for students to connect across difference?

What is the Cultural Engagement Center?

400

This Emerson building will be home to a new game room opening in the spring semester.

What is the Little Building?

400

This value is about trying new approaches, improving what already exists, and not being afraid to do things differently.

What is Innovation?

500

Emerson College became the first college in the United States to offer this field as a standalone undergraduate major.

What is Comedic Arts?

500

This value is about making room for different identities, backgrounds, and experiences so everyone feels welcome.

What is Inclusion?

500

This Emerson program supports students from underrepresented backgrounds through mentorship, community, and academic support.

What is Creative Scholars?

500

Emerson students can study abroad at a historic castle located in this country.

What is the Netherlands?

500

Which campus center supports students in exploring spirituality, faith, meaning, and purpose, including both religious and non-religious identities?

What is the Center for Spiritual Life?