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Professor’s memoir honored among NPR’s ‘Books We Love’

Unpacking My Father’s Bookstore was listed among NPR’s 2025 Books We Love in the biography…

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Syllabus: History of the Book

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

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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….

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Senior Named to Japan Exchange Teaching Program

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

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Poet Catherine Pierce Announced as 2023 Commencement Speaker

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

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Student Teaches Immigrants To Write Their Own Stories

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

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Essay Collection a Finalist for Lambda Literary Award

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

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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…

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Nine Students Earn Gilman Awards to Study Abroad

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

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Pandemic Opens Doors in Publishing Industry

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

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Publishing and Editing Major Garners National Recognition

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

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English, Creative Writing Faculty Raise Awareness About Anti-racism

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

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Senior Helps to Found Group for Young Writers

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

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Creative Writing Professor Earns Fulbright Award

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

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Trump Presidency Fodder for Alum’s Latest Book

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

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Four Named to Stanford’s Innovation Program

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

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SU Finds Niche with Columbia Publishing Course

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

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Community Invited to Screening of ‘American Creed’

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

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October Events at Susquehanna

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

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English Students Launch Podcast

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

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From Publishing to Film Producing: A Graduate’s Journey

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

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English Graduate Pursues Ph.D. in Literature

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

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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…

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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…

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Publishing Major Landed Spot at Prestigious Columbia Course

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

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Graduate Shares Passion with Future Generation of Writers

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

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Martell Lands Three-Book Deal

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

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Double Major Presents Research at International Conference

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

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GO Program Provides Creative Writing Major Invaluable Opportunities

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

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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…

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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…

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Recent Grad Thrives in Marketing World

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

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Senior Creates Web Comic While Studying in Spain

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

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Sophomore Interns with Wolf Conservation Center

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

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Liberal Arts Education Prepares Grad for Graduate School Challenges

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

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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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