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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.

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Humanists Play the Long Game

Read the complete remarks by now-retired Professor of English Wendy Moffat given at the Global Alumni Gathering in April in London.

Gwendolyn poses with materials created for the SFHS.

Internship Spotlight: Gwendolyn Teeling ’25

After interning at the Library of Congress last year, Gwendolyn Teeling ’25 dove into a social media and marketing internship at the San Francisco Historical Society.

Kiersten Khan '26

Finding Vibrant Community

"I couldn't ask for a better learning community," says Kiersten Kahn ’26, an English and Africana studies major and student leader who’s found like-minded friends and mentors on campus.

Ella Layton '26

Sparking Conversations

“I’ve gotten to meet artists, veterans, scientists and academics who have done great work in the world.” Ella Layton ’26 makes a mark as a Clarke Forum and Trout intern.

Two women in academic regalia embrace.

Dickinson College Faculty Selects English Professor for Highest Teaching Honor

The college’s faculty has honored Professor of English Claire Seiler with this year’s Dickinson Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Dickinson's four 2024 Mansfield Oxford students

Four Dickinson Students Admitted to Oxford University's Mansfield College

Dickinson is pleased to announce that four members of the class of 2026 have been accepted into the prestigious Visiting Student Programme at Oxford University’s Mansfield College.

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English Major Jobs 2024

English majors secure jobs at BNY Mellon and Pennsylvania College Advising Corps.

Justice Roney '24

Opening New Doors

“Take chances on the things you’re passionate about,” says Justice Roney ’24, who rediscovered her passion through Dickinson's spring musical.

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The Vast Bounty of Literature and Film and Media

Associate Professor of English Siobhan Phillips brings her students into the literary fold and impresses upon them the importance of staying there forever.

student winners of the research and writing awards

Dickinson Celebrates Outstanding Research & Writing

Dickinson honors the winners of its annual FYS Excellence in Writing Award, the Prize for Excellence in First Year Research and the Research Prize for Sophomores or Juniors.

Cogan Fellows Christopher Eiswerth ’08 and Katie Jarman ’16. Photo by Dan Loh.

Cogan Fellows Share Journeys of Impact and Adaptation

English grads Christopher Eiswerth ’08 and Katie Jarman ’16 return to campus to discuss their career paths and lessons learned.

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..

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.

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