creative writing
‘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

“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

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

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 >>
Randolph's M.F.A. in Creative Writing program celebrates first graduates

For Lucille Hayes ’20 M.F.A., there’s a certain magic every time she returns to Randolph College’s campus. Hayes, currently based in Brooklyn, is part of the first graduating cohort for Randolph’s M.F.A. in creative writing. The low-residency program features five 10-day residencies and one-on-one mentorship with some of the most talented writers working today. “Each... READ MORE >>
Randolph seeking entries for Flash Fiction Contest

Attention writers: Randolph College wants to see your best work. The College has announced a Flash Fiction Contest that’s open to high school and community college students and recent high school graduates. The contest is a collaboration between Randolph’s math and English departments, specifically professors Marc Ordower and Gary Dop. “That’s how the liberal arts... READ MORE >>
Family of Nancy Craig Blackburn '71 establishes scholarship fund for M.F.A students

Randolph College recently announced a significant gift that will create a scholarship fund supporting students enrolled in the College’s Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. The Nancy Craig Blackburn ’71 Fellowships and Scholarships Program was established by Nancy’s husband, Richard Blackburn, and her children, Craig and Blanton, as a way to honor her memory.... READ MORE >>