NJ Residents Graduate from Emerson College
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Local Students Graduate from Emerson College in Boston, MA
BOSTON, MA (07/29/2024)-- Emerson College awarded approximately 1,045 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2024 during the 144th Commencement at Agganis Arena in Boston, MA on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
During the ceremony, the College honored award-winning executives, creators, and Emersonians for their contributions and efforts to the arts, communication, and greater humanity.
Randy Barbato '82, acclaimed director, producer, and co-founder of World of Wonder, the multi-platform entertainment company behind the Emmy Award-winning show "RuPaul's Drag Race", and Emerson Trustees Doug Holloway and Al Jaffe received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees. Barbato '82 delivered the commencement address.
"I do want you to take the time to discover yourself in the world. Trust the timing in your life. Things will not turn out how you planned," said Barbato. "It's experiences that create the opportunities. It's the experiences that build your endurance and connections with another and remind you to refine your confidence."
Aryan Chaudhari from Lumberton, NJ 08048 received a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Nia Cooper from Lumberton, NJ 08048 received a BA in Writing, Lit & Pub: Publishing.
Rachel Gazzara from Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 received a BA in Publishing and Writing (4+1).
Kayla Iwano from Pittsgrove, NJ 08318 received a BS in Marketing Communication.
Lauren Pies from Berlin, NJ 08009 received a BA in Writing, Lit and Publishing.
Melody Smith from Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 received a BA in Media Studies.