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Boubacar Boris Diop

Acclaimed African Writer Boubacar Boris Diop to Visit Dickinson College for Reading, Book Signing

Dickinson has named prolific, award-winning novelist and journalist Boubacar Boris Diop the 2018-19 recipient of the Harold and Ethel L. Stellfox Visiting Scholars and Writers Program Award.

Kai Ward '19

Unifying Expression

Kai Ward ’19 enjoys exploring cross-cultural communication, whether as a children’s writing instructor in Hong Kong, a researcher probing the Cornish language in England or a student leader on campus.

Janel Pineda

Dickinson College Alumna Receives Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Janel Pineda ’18 will use her Marshall Scholarship to pursue an M.A. in creative writing and education as well as an M.S. in global migrations and social justice.

susan perabo

Ellie Kemper Performs Dickinson College Creative Writing Professor Susan Perabo's New York Times Essay

Hear the "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "The Office" star read Susan Perabo's "When Mothers Bully Back" on The New York Times' Modern Love podcast.

Mina Nguyen '19

Writing in Several Languages

Think creative writing is hard? Try writing in a non-native language! Mina Nguyen ’19 loves the challenge, and she's learning, tutoring and translating in several languages too.

Poet Naomi Shihab Nye speaks with students studying literature, creative writing and cultural studies during her March 5-6 residency. Photo by Carl Socolow '77.

Naomi Shihab Nye Finds Poetry, Passion, Hope

Foremost American poet Naomi Shihab Nye discussed culture, writing and the students and faculty she met as 2017-18 Stellfox honoree.

Adrienne Su was recently included in the 2018 "Best American Poetry" series.

Dickinson College Creative Writing Professor Earns Spot in 'Best American Poetry' for Fourth Time

Poet-in Residence and Professor of Creative Writing Adrienne Su earns a spot in "Best American Poetry" for the fourth time.

Melissa Lareau '03 is founder and owner of Dirt Revolution, a soil testing and rehabilitation organization that seeks to help individuals and families achieve healthier, food-secure lives. Photo by Carl Socolow '77.

Healthy Food, Healthy Outlook

Unexpected challenges and a liberal-arts edge drove Melissa Lareau ’03 to create a career-rehabilitating soil to make communities more healthy and food secure.

Nomi Small '19

Fueling the Fire to Fight

Nomi Small '19 once learned about New Zealand through an online newspaper. Now she’s studying abroad there and keeping abreast of U.S. news as a bill informed by her research is heard.

Photo of Solmaz Sharif

An Evening with National Book Award Finalist Solmaz Sharif

Iranian-American poet Solmaz Sharif will read and discuss her work during an appearance at Dickinson.

Faculty in the news

Raising the Profile

Journalists often seek out Dickinson professors for expert commentary and analysis on a range of important issues.

susan perabo

On the Road Again

Just a year after publishing an acclaimed short-story collection, writer-in-residence Susan Perabo will discuss her new, buzzed-about novel with Dickinson alumni and friends in several U.S. cities.

Cooper Wingert '20 poses with fellow historian Carole Hemingway at Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson's retreat house in southern Virginia.

Author, Author!

Cooper Wingert ’20, who published 10 books by age 18, discusses his Civil War research, his love of writing and why he chose Dickinson.

John Patrick Shanley answers a question about his work during a moderated discussion at Dickinson college. Photo by Carl Socolow '77.

Trusting His True Voice

John Patrick Shanley, the award-winning writer behind 'Doubt' and 'Moonstruck,' delivers inspiration and advice on everything from trust and authenticity to ‘Goodnight Moon.’

brittany barker

One Woman, Many Voices

Brittany Barker ’15’s one-woman show in New York City celebrates identity and community.

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