English and Creative Writing News
Distinguished Visiting Writer will teach Intersectional Creative Writing
Margaret Rhee has been named Cornell College’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Visiting Writer and will teach Intersectional Creative Writing with New Media. Read More About Distinguished Visiting Writer will teach Intersectional Creative Writing
![John Gilliland ’89 packed ambition and a detailed life plan in his suitcase when he arrived at Cornell College as a first-year student. It didn’t matter to him what major he graduated with, just that he prepared himself to be ready for law school. Little did he know what would come his way and how […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Gilliland-Fam2020-1-476x400.jpeg)
John Gilliland ’89, a problem-solver scoring big career wins
John Gilliland ’89 packed ambition and a detailed life plan in his suitcase when he arrived at Cornell College as a first-year student. It didn’t matter to him what major he graduated with, just that he prepared himself to be ready for law school. Little did he know what would come his way and how […] Read More About John Gilliland ’89, a problem-solver scoring big career wins
How to pick an M.F.A. program that’s right for you
Choosing an M.F.A. program is important for your future success. We asked students and faculty in Cornell’s program for tips about what you should consider. Read More About How to pick an M.F.A. program that’s right for you
Class feature: Sagal teaches Queering the Restoration
Visiting Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing Katie Sagal takes her class on an exploration of gender expression in her course Queering the Restoration. Read More About Class feature: Sagal teaches Queering the Restoration
Distinguished Visiting Writer will teach new media course
Arab-American writer A.D. Lauren-Abunassar has been named as Cornell College’s 2021-22 Distinguished Visiting Writer. Read More About Distinguished Visiting Writer will teach new media course
M.F.A. program builds community of writers
The new Cornell College M.F.A program is building a creative community of writers, and it’s all just beginning. Read More About M.F.A. program builds community of writers
Decolonizing Comics: Latinx Graphic Narratives in the U.S.
Professor Fernanda Díaz-Basteris has introduced a new course on campus, Decolonizing Comics: Latinx Graphic Narratives in the U.S. Read More About Decolonizing Comics: Latinx Graphic Narratives in the U.S.
First M.F.A. program kicks off Dec. 30
COVID-19 isn’t stopping Cornell College’s first graduate program from kicking off online at the end of December. The program features emerging writers who will inspire students and the community. Read More About First M.F.A. program kicks off Dec. 30
Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College
Coming to Iowa from New York challenged Max Ishmael ՚20. He had to leave behind his family and friends. Read his Cornell College story. Read More About Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College
Klaver publishes new book of poetry: ‘Ready for the World’
Robert P. Dana Director of the Center for the Literary Arts Becca Klaver has published her third book of poems, “Ready for the World,” in February of this year. Read More About Klaver publishes new book of poetry: ‘Ready for the World’
Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as Distinguished Visiting Writer
Miriam Bird Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as the 2020-21 Distinguished Visiting Writer for Cornell College’s Center for the Literary Arts. Read More About Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as Distinguished Visiting Writer
![The hurdles set up on the track look like daunting walls. But to newcomers to the track and field event known as the steeplechase, it is often the water pit that raises eyebrows. The origins of the steeplechase explain the rather daunting obstacles the runners must traverse to run, let alone, win at the race. […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MBarnard-e1584642378864-598x400.jpg)
Senior Barnard’s fearless leaps propel her to success
The hurdles set up on the track look like daunting walls. But to newcomers to the track and field event known as the steeplechase, it is often the water pit that raises eyebrows. The origins of the steeplechase explain the rather daunting obstacles the runners must traverse to run, let alone, win at the race. […] Read More About Senior Barnard’s fearless leaps propel her to success
![Cornell College Junior Natalie Bradshaw walks in the footsteps of many well-known writers who turn to nature for inspiration and reflection. Prize-winning author Rachel Carson, who was a marine biologist, wrote the influential book “Silent Spring,” which led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Annie Dillard’s famous meditations on seeing nature up close […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NBradshaw-3-e1581708842656-600x400.jpg)
Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature
Cornell College Junior Natalie Bradshaw walks in the footsteps of many well-known writers who turn to nature for inspiration and reflection. Prize-winning author Rachel Carson, who was a marine biologist, wrote the influential book “Silent Spring,” which led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Annie Dillard’s famous meditations on seeing nature up close […] Read More About Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature
![Cornell College junior Riley Sullivan always knew she wanted to be a writer. She assumed she’d take a lot of English and creative writing courses once she arrived on campus since she planned to make it her major. As part of the core curriculum, Sullivan took what’s called a W course, which is a course […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RSullivan7-e1581344838905-600x400.jpg)
Sullivan finds magic in religion, writing
Cornell College junior Riley Sullivan always knew she wanted to be a writer. She assumed she’d take a lot of English and creative writing courses once she arrived on campus since she planned to make it her major. As part of the core curriculum, Sullivan took what’s called a W course, which is a course […] Read More About Sullivan finds magic in religion, writing
![Sophomore English major Connor Kenney is preparing for a career as a writer—a writer who uses literature as a form of social activism. He’s considering entering the field of journalism after graduation to see how his writing chops intersect with the stories of the world. In preparation for that, he’s been learning as much as […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CKenney5-e1580337363984-600x400.jpg)
Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer
Sophomore English major Connor Kenney is preparing for a career as a writer—a writer who uses literature as a form of social activism. He’s considering entering the field of journalism after graduation to see how his writing chops intersect with the stories of the world. In preparation for that, he’s been learning as much as […] Read More About Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer
Graham ’16 finds joy in Peace Corps service
Claire Graham doesn’t let a day go by in which she isn’t putting her Cornell College degree to good use. She's an education volunteer with the Peace Corps. Read More About Graham ’16 finds joy in Peace Corps service
![Everything is a learning experience. That’s how Caitlin Tobin, a senior majoring in history and English literature at Cornell College, sees her life. “I have had classes outside of my major that I thought would not be applicable to my larger work, but I quickly learned that I could take away certain skills from every […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_3028-1-e1578063068316-600x400.jpg)
Tobin finds synergy in history, English majors
Everything is a learning experience. That’s how Caitlin Tobin, a senior majoring in history and English literature at Cornell College, sees her life. “I have had classes outside of my major that I thought would not be applicable to my larger work, but I quickly learned that I could take away certain skills from every […] Read More About Tobin finds synergy in history, English majors
An educator’s journey
An educator's journey: Is teaching a craft, a performance, an art form? Or is teaching a calling? Read More About An educator’s journey
Aleta Grillos Trauger ’68: Legal pioneer
In the early ’80s Aleta Grillos Trauger ’68 earned a reputation as a tough prosecutor. In the ’90s she became a pioneer among women federal judges. Read More About Aleta Grillos Trauger ’68: Legal pioneer
Never the Last Word
One of the most difficult challenges a professional editor and writer faces is knowing how far to advance, or let loose, the written word. Read More About Never the Last Word