(Boston, MA)– the new president of Emerson College Jay Bernhardt went to the Cutler Majestic Theatre of Emerson College on Tremont St, Boston last Wednesday, Jan. 25. This is his first speech to Emerson College and the community since the announcement by Emerson that he would become the 13th President of Emerson College.

During the speech, he talked about his thought about accepting the new job at Emerson and he will join the community of Emerson in the days from now till he officially becomes the president. He said he will learn every aspect of Emerson and listen to the community about what they want.

Bernhardt currently is the dean of Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin from 2016 until Jun. 1 2023 as he accepted Emerson.