May 5, 2022
MacKnight Black student poetry contest winners
Listen as Matt Gustafson ’22 and Milena Berestko ’22, who earned the top prize and honorable mention in the College's annual MacKnight Black Poetry…
Creative Writing
Apr 4, 2022
Award-winning student poets share work
Alex Thurtle ’24 and Madeline Marriott ’24 received top honors and honorable mention in the Jean E. Corrie Poetry Prize competition.
Feb 25, 2022
Upcoming lecture: blending art with activism to drive change
Ahead of acclaimed author Valeria Luiselli's March 31 lecture, Lafayette is hosting a film series on migration and a book discussion on two of Luiselli’s…
Feb 17, 2022
Student writers recognized in flash fiction contest
Student writers skillfully narrated plot, conflict, descriptions, and character development—all in 500 words or less.
May 13, 2021
Listen to Student Poets Share Celebrated Work
Lafayette’s English Department celebrates student poets at annual H. MacKnight Black Poetry Competition; hear them read their award-winning work.
Mar 15, 2021
Jean E. Corrie Poetry Prize Winners Announced
Shirley Liu ’23 and Fatimata Cham ’23 take top honors at Jean E. Corrie Poetry Prize.
Dec 23, 2020
Nine Writers, One Residency
A range of distinguished writers visited classes, met with students, and gave readings on campus through the English department's Closs Residency.
Oct 8, 2020
Accidental Poet
Owen McLeod, philosophy professor and poet, serves as judge and reader at annual Jean Corrie Poetry competition.
Jun 17, 2020
A Writer’s Goodbye
Prof. Lee Upton reflects on her teaching and writing career.
Mar 27, 2020
Shifting Metaphors
Atonal. Minimal. Complex. New compositions by Kirk O’Riordan shine on the album Autumn Winds.