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Celebrated Poet, Author Named 2026 Stellfox Scholar

Molly Peacock is a widely anthologized poet and the “poet activist” behind Poetry in Motion, which brought verse into NYC subways.

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Spark Your Imagination With These Public Arts Events

Highlights include a show about Jewish-German family history, a musical classic, works by women artists, thoughts on arts and democracy, and a reading by a renowned poet, essayist and biographer.

Image: Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke [Crow]), The Last Thanks, 2006, archival pigment print, 24 x 36 in. Forge Project Collection, traditional lands of the Moh-He-Con-Nuck. Copyright Wendy Red Star.

Fall 2025 Calendar of Arts

Our fall arts lineup includes a whimsical trip to the attic, boundary-bending dance, acclaimed Indigenous art, music inspired by protests, a Pan-African flute, an augmented film screening and more.

Paula Vogel. Photo credit: Blonde + Co.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Paula Vogel to Give Public Presentation

The literary luminary will give a free public presentation at Dickinson on March 19, followed by a Q&A and book signing, as part of her on-campus residency.

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From Dickinson to Debut Novel

Alejandro Heredia ’16 shares his journey at the Cogan Alumni Fellowship talk.

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Creativity in Bloom: Dickinson Announces Spring Arts Events

From students to luminaries, we're highlighting work by Dickinsonians and guests at various stages of creative careers. Learn more about the can't-miss public arts events in store.

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Thoughtful Exploration

Meet Weiss Prize recipient Emma Ulrich '25, and discover her recipe for crafting a meaning-filled and creative life.

Tangible archival items bring literature to life. "Ann feels strongly that these items are meant to be read and used, not to sit on a shelf," says Jim Gerencser ’93, associate dean for Dickinson's archives & special collections.

Epic Emily Dickinson Collection Comes to the College

Archives & Special Collections is now home to an epic Emily Dickinson collection, with hundreds of tangible, evocative items that open windows to the poet's world and work.

Acclaimed writer Nick Hornby and creative-writing students and faculty on the steps of Old West, reenacting a photo of legendary poet Robert Frost’s 1959 visit to Dickinson.

'High Fidelity' Connections: Nick Hornby Hits High Note at Dickinson

“It’s such a rare and amazing opportunity." Celebrated writer Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, Fever Pitch, An Education) packed a powerful punch of inspiration during his Dickinson residency.

Nick Hornby visits Dickinson as the 2024 recipient of the Stellfox Award.

From Bestsellers to Blockbusters: Star Writer Nick Hornby to Visit Dickinson

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter and award-winning author (High Fidelity, Fever Pitch, About a Boy, Brooklyn) will visit Dickinson Feb. 20-21..

Photo graphic of select artists to visit Dickinson's campus in spring 2024 by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson.

A Spring Awakening: College Announces New Public Arts Events

Awaken your senses this spring with invigorating performances, exhibits, readings and residencies.

Artist-in-residence Veronika Yadukha (center), with English majors in Dickinson's 2023-24 senior seminar. Photo by Stephen Munchel.

Reimagining the Arts With Veronika Yadukha

Who gets to access the arts? Can you translate one art form into another? Students investigate these questions and more alongside Veronika Yadukha, our first Beyond the New Normal artistic resident.

Susan Perabo with her family at the St. Louis cardinals' field.

Susan Perabo Honored as the First Woman to Play NCAA Baseball

Professor of Creative Writing Susan Perabo throws first pitch at St. Louis Cardinals game and is honored by her alma mater.

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Uplifting Their Voices: Ukraine Takes Spotlight During Fall Arts Events

Ukrainian music, literature and art come to life this fall, with visits from the Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus and the translator and artist Veronika Yadukha.

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Stars of Fall 2023

Dickinson performers, artists and writers will present an array of compelling public events this fall. Get ready for these exciting events.

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