The Pulse

Director of Athletics at Lesley University
"Emmanuel offers so many important resources to support its students and the ARC peer tutor program is a great example. When I served as a peer tutor, it not only helped me get a better grasp of the course material by planning group study sessions, it allowed me to connect with more members of the student-body and strengthen the sense of community within our program of study while developing a bond with some faculty members with whom I'm still in touch with today."

Curatorial Department Coordinator, Art of Europe, at the MFA Boston and Adjunct History Professor at Greenfield Community College
"I was a peer tutor for the History department from 2015 to 2018, and I cherished every moment! This experience shaped my journey as an academic and educator, as I learned to engage students and present content in ways that resonate with them. Today, as an adjunct professor, I carry forward the invaluable skills I gained—collaboration, understanding diverse learning styles, and helping to hone students' editing and grammar abilities—which have empowered me to inspire and mentor the next generation."

Account Manager at Building Engines
“While at Emmanuel, I worked for the ARC as a tutor for Introduction to Business Management. Currently, I work as an Account Manager for Building Engines, a JLL Company, a commercial real estate operations software platform).

In my current role, my responsibilities include being the main point of contact for the customer as well as managing the overall relationship between the client and Building Engines. Being a tutor helped me to lay the ground work for the organization, outreach, and time management skills that I use in my job every day.”

Isabelle Coughlin came to Emmanuel knowing she wanted to write. It was something new and she was a bit nervous, but she quickly found her way.
“Professors like Dr. Pope really helped me feel more confident in my writing and gave me the tools to be better at it,” said Coughlin. “She gives great prompts and that helps us work through our writing process.”
Coughlin’s essay “Cancer: Then and Now,” was recently published in The Manifest Station. Looking ahead, she’s weighing freelance writing or something in communications, confident she’s prepared for either track.
“I’ve learned so much from my professors, who are always willing to help out and talk,” she said. “I feel like I have the skills to succeed, going into my future career.”

Ava Cunningham chose the Writing, Editing & Publishing major to sharpen her writing skills, but found its also made her a better communicator.
“I’ve really developed to become a more authentic writer,” she said. “I’m more comfortable talking about myself and writing about my experiences. One of the greatest benefits of writing is that it’s a way for people to connect and learn about each other.”
Cunningham’s story “Wishbone” was published in Talk Vomit magazine. She said it was a great experience that left her wanting more.
“It almost didn’t register until I had the physical magazine and could flip through it,” she said. “It made me feel confident as a writer.”
Post-graduation, Cunningham is interested in professional writing.