Skip to main content

News: Creative Writing

Jorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

All
Academics
Alumni
Belonging
Biochemistry
Business
Criminal Justice
Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation
Events
Faculty Excellence
Graphic Design
Humanities
Internships
Natural Sciences
Outcomes
Research
Service
Social Sciences
Sports Media
Study Abroad
SU News
Sustainability
Visual & Performing Arts
Women in STEM

Showing results for:

A close-up of several old, worn books with faded pages and brown, textured covers sitting on a bookshelf. The spines and edges show signs of age, with some books stacked upright and others leaning.
Syllabus: History of the Book

Syllabus is an ongoing series of stories that gives readers an inside look at some…

A Zoom video call with over 20 participants, most with their webcams on. Some are wearing headphones or masks, and each is in a different indoor setting. Names are displayed under each video window.
Creative Writing Degrees Lead Grads to Vastly Different Careers

Shelby Smith ’12 says she is as close to doing the work she was put…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Professor Leads Creative Writing Workshop in South Africa

Glen Retief, associate professor of creative writing, who is currently in South Africa on a…

A man in glasses and a blue shirt stands at a table, holding a patterned card, while three women seated nearby focus on their work. A metal water bottle and papers are on the table in a brightly lit room.
Publishing & Editing Ranked No. 1 Nationally

Ranking Recognizes SU as ‘Destination School’ Susquehanna’s No. 1 ranking on College Factual’s “Colleges…

A conductor in a tuxedo leads a group of musicians playing wind instruments in an auditorium. The musicians follow his direction, with music stands and sheet music in front of them.
Princeton Review Names Susquehanna Among Nation’s Best

Susquehanna University is recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best institutions…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Nine Students Earn Gilman Awards to Study Abroad

Nine Susquehanna University students have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Class of 2021: Where are They Going?

As Susquehanna University prepares to close its 163rd academic year, seniors are preparing for the…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Johnson ’23 Selected for Fulbright Summer Institute

Kailah Johnson ’23, of Towson, Maryland, has been selected to participate in the Fulbright Summer…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Pandemic Opens Doors in Publishing Industry

Susquehanna’s annual Break Through event is all about networking. Break Through provides a chance for…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Gift of Property Establishes Retreat Center

The Rev. Dr. Lois D. Martin ’90 and Dr. Thomas J. Martin, MD Retreat Center…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Senior Helps to Found Group for Young Writers

This summer, Victoria DiMartino ’21 kept herself busy by serving as a mentor for the…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Trump Presidency Fodder for Alum’s Latest Book

If Shakespeare were alive today, what would he write? That’s the question Giacomo Calabria,…

A red banner attached to a lamppost reads "ACHIEVE. LEAD. SERVE." with a university seal below, in front of a red brick building with large white-trimmed windows.
Four Named to Stanford’s Innovation Program

Four Susquehanna University students have been named Stanford University Innovation Fellows. Among 360 students from 90…

A person in a blue shirt raises an American flag on a flagpole outside a building, with people and windows visible in the background.
Community Invited to Screening of ‘American Creed’

Susquehanna University, in collaboration with the Borough of Selinsgrove and Snyder County Libraries, will host…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
October Events at Susquehanna

October ushers in a new art exhibition, academic lectures, a reading, an array of recitals,…

A group of college students sit and chat in a lively campus dining area called "The Hawks Nest," with others eating and talking at tables in the background. Large wall art features a hawk and the space is brightly lit.
SU Named Among Nation’s Best by Princeton Review

Susquehanna University is named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates to earn their…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Religious Studies, Creative Writing Major Teaching with AmeriCorps

Madison Clark ’15 first learned about Susquehanna when a postcard arrived in her mailbox in…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Creative Writing Major Ranked Among Best in the State

Susquehanna University’s creative writing major is ranked as the No. 6 in Pennsylvania, according to…

A person with long, dark brown hair and bangs looks at the camera with a neutral expression, against a plain light-colored background.
From Publishing to Film Producing: A Graduate’s Journey

Nearly two and a half years ago, Christina Behnke ’08 decided to leave her job…

A graphic with a red and dark purple background displays the words "SUSQUEHANNA NEWS" in bold white letters, offering insights rooted in philosophy.
Four Named Stanford University Innovation Fellows

Four Susquehanna University students have been named Stanford University Innovation Fellows. They are among…

A person with short brown hair and black glasses smiles in front of a bookshelf filled with various books.
Creative Writing/English Graduate Lands AmeriCorps Job at Local Library

Taking risks and trying out new ideas is a fundamental part of the creative writing…

A man with short dark hair wearing a checked shirt sits outdoors, with green grass and trees in the background on a sunny day.
Graduate Shares Passion with Future Generation of Writers

Nick Ripatrazone ’03 is the author of seven books in a variety of poetry, fiction…

A red banner hanging on a pole in front of a brick building reads "Achieve. Lead. Serve." with a round white emblem and text near the bottom.
Second Class of Service Leaders Gets to Work

All of Susquehanna's Service Leaders gather for their first meeting of the semester.The second class…

Five smiling young women wearing gloves prepare food together in a kitchen, standing in a line by a counter with bowls and utensils.
First-Year Students Serve Homeless in DC

Students cook and serve dinner at House of Ruth, a women's shelter.The Class of 2022…

A young woman with long brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. She has fair skin, brown eyes, and is standing in front of a bright, blurred indoor background with vertical blinds.
Two Spend Summer Abroad as Cultural Vistas Fellows

Two Susquehanna University students spent their summers as Cultural Vistas Fellows, completing an eight-week, international…

Cityscape of Paris featuring rows of buildings with gray rooftops in the foreground and the Eiffel Tower visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.
Translating the Stories of Paris’ Jewish Quarter

Lynn Palermo, associate professor of FrenchTwo Susquehanna University professors have undertaken an innovative historical research…

A man in a suit and tie stands outdoors in an urban setting, with tall buildings and trees in the background, smiling at the camera.
Stein Fellows Spend the Summer Abroad

While living and working abroad, the late Eric Stein ’69 realized the importance of building…

A woman with long curly hair, wearing a blue jacket, stands smiling outdoors near tall grass and plants by the edge of a body of water.
Five Students Named Gilman Scholars

Five Susquehanna University students were awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, enabling them…

A person wearing a bright blue button-up shirt stands in a modern, sunlit hallway with large glass windows along one side.
Martell Lands Three-Book Deal

Nick Martell ’16 has achieved at 23 what most aspiring authors dream of—a multi-book publishing…

A person with short hair and glasses is wearing a patterned shirt and earphones, looking into the camera. The background appears to be a train or subway platform with tracks visible.
Double Major Presents Research at International Conference

Melissa Ballow ’18 embarked on her study abroad program to Greece, excited to learn the…

A man with a short beard and blue shirt takes a selfie on a cliffside, with green hills and a coastline stretching out behind him under a cloudy sky.
GO Program Provides Creative Writing Major Invaluable Opportunities

A study-abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, gave Nathan Hughart ’18 more than fond memories and…

A person with straight, dark hair looks directly at the camera, resting their cheek on their hand. The image is in black and white, and the background appears textured.
Alumna Reading to Mark Annual Edition of RiverCraft

Melissa Goodrich ’11Writer, educator and Susquehanna University alumna Melissa Goodrich will read from a selection…

A young woman with long, light brown hair and glasses smiles at the camera. She is wearing a patterned sweater and is seated indoors with a blurred background.
Italian Studies Lead Senior to Connect with Family Roots

Lucia Garabo’s Italian major is more than a field of study—it’s a way to connect…

A red banner with a gold university seal hangs between white columns on a brick building, displaying the words "Achieve Lead Serve." Tree branches partially frame the scene.
Two Named to Prestigious Cultural Vistas Fellows Program

Two Susquehanna University students have been chosen as Cultural Vistas Fellows, which allows them to…

A person with dark hair pulled back smiles gently while holding a cup in both hands, sitting indoors by a window with an urban street scene outside.
Grad’s Organic Career Journey Weaves in Personal Interests

Larell Scardelli ’15 has fit a lot into the few years since she graduated—student, fact…

A woman with long blonde hair and a white lace top smiles outdoors, standing in front of green trees and foliage.
Recent Grad Thrives in Marketing World

A marketing internship led right into a job for Courtney Radel ’17. After majoring in creative…

A young man with short blond hair and a slight smile is outdoors, wearing a blue shirt and headphones around his neck; the background is blurred cityscape and greenery.
Senior Creates Web Comic While Studying in Spain

Spending a semester in Barcelona, Spain, pushed Alan Codner ’18 out of his comfort zone—and…

A person stands smiling under an arch made of maroon, orange, and yellow balloons with monkey figures and a gold star balloon in a park with green grass and flower beds in the background.
Sophomore Interns with Wolf Conservation Center

A summer internship at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, N.Y., perfectly combined Kayla…

A person with short dark hair smiles outdoors, wearing a yellow scarf and a brown jacket. Vibrant red leaves fill the background.
Liberal Arts Education Prepares Grad for Graduate School Challenges

Dylan Furlano ’14 left Susquehanna feeling prepared for whatever graduate school could throw her way. …

A young woman with long straight brown hair, wearing a patterned top and beige cardigan, smiles broadly while standing outside near a building with brick and white columns.
Publishing Major Enjoys Blend of Arts and Business

Jillian Mannarino ’18 had never considered a career in publishing before coming to Susquehanna, but…

Load More

Inside Susquehanna