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Syllabus: History of the Book

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

Image for news story: Celebrating the relaunch of Susquehanna University Press
Celebrating the relaunch of Susquehanna University Press

After a 14-year hiatus, Susquehanna University is celebrating the relaunch of its press with the…

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Personal growth in southern France

From left are Victoria “Tori” Vile, Jackson Sweetwood and Haley Dittbrenner.I didn’t want to GO….

Image for news story: Senior Named to Japan Exchange Teaching Program
Senior Named to Japan Exchange Teaching Program

Grace Yurko ’23, of Manchester Center, Vermont, has been awarded a position with the Japan…

Image for news story: Poet Catherine Pierce Announced as 2023 Commencement Speaker
Poet Catherine Pierce Announced as 2023 Commencement Speaker

Catherine Pierce, poet laureate of Mississippi, will deliver the keynote address at Susquehanna University’s 165th…

Image for news story: Student Teaches Immigrants To Write Their Own Stories
Student Teaches Immigrants To Write Their Own Stories

Creative writing major Grace Shelton ’23 took her craft to the next level by teaching…

Image for news story: Essay Collection a Finalist for Lambda Literary Award
Essay Collection a Finalist for Lambda Literary Award

Hasanthika Sirisena, assistant professor of English and creative writing at Susquehanna University, has been named…

Image for news story: Taiisha Swinton-Buck ’08 Announced as 2022 Commencement Speaker
Taiisha Swinton-Buck ’08 Announced as 2022 Commencement Speaker

Taiisha Swinton-Buck ’08Alumna is 2021 Principal of the Year in Maryland Taiisha Swinton-Buck ’08,…

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Publishing & Editing Ranked No. 1 Nationally

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

Nine Students Earn Gilman Awards to Study Abroad

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

Pandemic Opens Doors in Publishing Industry

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

Publishing and Editing Major Garners National Recognition

Susquehanna University’s publishing and editing major is recognized by College Factual as No. 3 among…

English, Creative Writing Faculty Raise Awareness About Anti-racism

A revolving display in Fisher Hall celebrates the ways in which English and creative writing…

Senior Helps to Found Group for Young Writers

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

Creative Writing Professor Earns Fulbright Award

Glen Retief, associate professor and co-chair of the Department of English & Creative Writing at…

Trump Presidency Fodder for Alum’s Latest Book

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

Image for news story: Four Named to Stanford’s Innovation Program
Four Named to Stanford’s Innovation Program

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

Image for news story: SU Finds Niche with Columbia Publishing Course
SU Finds Niche with Columbia Publishing Course

Graduates from Susquehanna’s publishing & editing major have participated in significant numbers in the esteemed…

Image for news story: Community Invited to Screening of ‘American Creed’
Community Invited to Screening of ‘American Creed’

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

October Events at Susquehanna

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

Image for news story: English Students Launch Podcast
English Students Launch Podcast

Heather Lang, assistant professor of digital publishing and faculty advisor to Me/Us/U podcastSusquehanna University students…

Image for news story: From Publishing to Film Producing: A Graduate’s Journey
From Publishing to Film Producing: A Graduate’s Journey

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

Image for news story: English Graduate Pursues Ph.D. in Literature
English Graduate Pursues Ph.D. in Literature

“My experience with the English department at Susquehanna has been indispensable to my adult life,…

English and GO Programs Lead Graduate to Master’s in International Affairs

Katrin Winkler ’17 has been working for the past two years toward a master’s degree…

Image for news story: Publishing Major Landed Spot at Prestigious Columbia Course
Publishing Major Landed Spot at Prestigious Columbia Course

Megan Rudloff ’17 went from Selinsgrove and Susquehanna to New York City and Columbia University,…

Image for news story: Creative Writing/English Graduate Lands AmeriCorps Job at Local Library
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…

Image for news story: Graduate Shares Passion with Future Generation of Writers
Graduate Shares Passion with Future Generation of Writers

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

Image for news story: Martell Lands Three-Book Deal
Martell Lands Three-Book Deal

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

Image for news story: Double Major Presents Research at International Conference
Double Major Presents Research at International Conference

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

Image for news story: GO Program Provides Creative Writing Major Invaluable Opportunities
GO Program Provides Creative Writing Major Invaluable Opportunities

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

Image for news story: Italian Studies Lead Senior to Connect with Family Roots
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…

Image for news story: Grad’s Organic Career Journey Weaves in Personal Interests
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…

Image for news story: Recent Grad Thrives in Marketing World
Recent Grad Thrives in Marketing World

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

Image for news story: Sophomore Interns with Wolf Conservation Center
Sophomore Interns with Wolf Conservation Center

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

Image for news story: Senior Creates Web Comic While Studying in Spain
Senior Creates Web Comic While Studying in Spain

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

Image for news story: Liberal Arts Education Prepares Grad for Graduate School Challenges
Liberal Arts Education Prepares Grad for Graduate School Challenges

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

Image for news story: Publishing Major Enjoys Blend of Arts and Business
Publishing Major Enjoys Blend of Arts and Business

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

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