May 26, 2020
Student Poets Celebrated
Winners revealed for Jean Corrie Poetry Prize and MacKnight Black Competition in Poetry
English
Apr 30, 2020
Shakespeare’s 456th Birthday
Ian Smith helps illuminate racial blindspots in Shakespearean scholarship at Folger Library annual birthday event.
Apr 9, 2020
Girl Power
"We’re going to be forced to adapt, but hopefully when we come out on the other side, we’ll realize that we’ve tried different strategies and that…
Apr 2, 2020
The Original Hipster Lit
Steven Belletto, professor of English, released a new book that focuses squarely on the literature, both familiar and lesser known, that defined the Beat…
Mar 25, 2020
Scholarship Story: Xavier Walker ’22
Xavier Walker ’22 shares experience as a recipient of US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute.
Feb 20, 2020
Expert Commentary: How Do You Pronounce Nevada?
Prof. Walter Wadiak shares insights on differing pronunciations with The New York Times.
Feb 20, 2020
Meaningful Mentorship
Devon Clifton ’16 and Carrie Rohman, professor of English, share how they find encouragement in literary studies—and each other.
Feb 19, 2020
The Speculation of Threat
Prof. Megan Fernandes’ new volume of poetry, Good Boys, balances the jocular and obscene.
Feb 7, 2020
From College to Couture
Kate Young '96, one of Hollywood's most sought-after stylists, will have several clients walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards.
Dec 5, 2019
The Producer
Jen Gsell ’04 earned a Daytime Emmy as a producer on the Rachael Ray show.