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Katie Vitolins, vice president of alumni services and Berklee Connect, introduces Conor Heaney BM ’23 to the new platform at Berklee’s Homecoming Alumni Brunch.

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Berklee Connect Unlocks the Power of a Global Network

Katie Vitolins BM ’04 knows firsthand what Berklee’s alumni community can make possible. Now she’s leading Berklee Connect, a new platform designed to help students and alumni tap into that network as they build their careers.

Rachael Morrison poses in front of a industrial looking building. — Fellowship recipient Rachael Morrison BM ’26—now A&R coordinator at Too Lost, a global music distribution and technology company—built critical skills and industry connections during her A&R internship with Honua Music Group.

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Internships in Major Creative Hubs Come at a Price. Berklee Fellowships Help Cover It.

Donor-supported fellowships help Berklee students turn hands-on experience in industry hotspots into valuable connections and full-time jobs.

Berklee Establishes Susan Tedeschi Scholarship in Honor of Grammy-Winning Alumna

The scholarship is announced as Tedeschi returns to headline the Berklee Block Party during the college’s inaugural Homecoming Weekend.

Danilo Perez at the piano — Danilo Pérez, founder and artistic director of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute

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Danilo Pérez Premieres New Work Honoring Architect Frank Gehry

Commissioned by the Herbie Hancock Institute, Pérez performed "The Ever-Changing World" at its International Jazz Vocals Competition, held at the Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee Announces Center Stage Performances for 2026–2027 Season

The eight student performances include beloved operas, new contemporary dance works, and the world premiere of a new chamber symphony.

Berklee Announces Fall 2026 Signature Series

This year's concerts feature MonoNeon, Brandon Woody, Marcus Gilmore, and Caroline Davis, alongside Berklee Asia Rising and a Singers Showcase celebration of Whitney Houston.

Pablo emmy — Pablo Munguía PD ’98 won his eighth Emmy Award for his work on the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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Six Berklee Alumni Win at 2026 Emmy Awards

The recipients were recognized for their contributions to Widow’s Bay, South Park, and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir sits at a desk in a college classroom — Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir Rodale in the Netflix reboot of *A Different World*

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Jordan Aaron Hall Goes Back to School in Netflix’s A Different World

The Boston Conservatory alum talks about playing the show's first openly queer character and how his musical theater training prepared him for the demands of a TV and film career.