creative writing

Poet Gerald L. Coleman to read from work at Randolph College

Coleman, author of the epic fantasy series “The Three Gifts,” is a Scholastic National Writing Juror, a co-founder of the Affrilachian Poets, a Rhysling Award Nominee, and a fellow at the Black Earth Institute.... READ MORE >>

Dop’s poetry published in ‘North American Review’

“North American Review” is the oldest literary magazine in the United States. ... READ MORE >>

Anthology edited by Randolph professor Laura-Gray Street gets NYT shout-out

English professor Laura-Gray Street, Celina Matthews '19, and Elsker look through some of the submitted poetry and artwork for their project.

Author Barbara Kingsolver included Street’s “A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia” in a list of recommended reads focusing on the region. ... READ MORE >>

‘Funnyland’: Randolph student, professor collaborating on song cycle

Randolph professor Emily Yap Chua and Aaron Scott ’24 are exploring the artistic process—in more ways than one—this summer. ... READ MORE >>

M.F.A. announces more acclaimed writers to guest faculty

Jos Charles, Crystal Hana Kim, and Clare Beams will join Randolph’s Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program for the spring 2022 semester. ... READ MORE >>

Pearl S. Buck Writers in Residence to read from work

Both Fran Wilde and Lesley Wheeler completed their residencies remotely last year and were unable to participate in any in-person readings, a hallmark of the College’s Visiting Writer Series. The Visiting Writers Series Relaunch & Reunion Reading Gala, featuring both Wilde and Wheeler, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. in the Alice Ashley Jack Lounge.... READ MORE >>

Evan Pausic ’21 awarded annual Academy of American Poets prize

Since its inception in 1955, the University and College Poetry Prize program has awarded cash prizes to nearly 10,000 student poets across the United States. This year, Evan Pausic ’21, who studied philosophy at Randolph, is joining their ranks. Pausic’s poem, Towards My Friend, the Moon, was recently recognized with the 2021 Charles and Fanny... READ MORE >>

Randolph Together: Professors take online learning to a new level with creative ways to engage students

Music professor Randall Speer recorded himself conducting with an accompanist to send to chorale and orchestra students, so they could record themselves performing along to the same master track. The video was shot from multiple angles to give each group a unique view.

“I see our faculty’s response as not an isolated reaction to our current circumstance, but an extreme example of qualities that have long been strengths of the Randolph College faculty, like accessibility, student-centeredness, and empathy,” said Provost Carl Girelli. “Our faculty have met the shift to remote learning as a challenge and an opportunity to gain and share skills, many of which will enrich the academic experience beyond this moment of crisis.”... READ MORE >>

Randolph recognizes 2020 mid-year graduates

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Fifteen Randolph students will receive their diplomas this winter—nine undergraduates and six who will be completing the College’s M.F.A. in creative writing program.... READ MORE >>

Pearl S. Buck Writer in Residence taking Randolph students into the future

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/26/opinion/3d-printed-unicorns.html

Fran Wilde’s remote residency, which begins next week. She’ll be leading a five-week workshop with students, dubbed Writing the Impossible, that focuses on speculative fiction. ... READ MORE >>