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Call for Applications: 2026-2027 SPARK Fellowship

The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English is pleased to announce its annual SPARK Fellowship competition. This is an opportunity for undergraduate study abroad combining creative writing with cultural translation.

SPARK Fellowship Graphic

Call for Applications: 2026-2027 SPARK Fellowship

The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English is pleased to announce its annual SPARK Fellowship competition. This is an opportunity for undergraduate study abroad combining creative writing with cultural translation.

Barbara McCaskill

Dr. Barbara McCaskill is a subgrantee on a 2-year, $750,000 grant that Penn Center National Historic Landmark District has received from the National Park Service

Dr. Barbara McCaskill is a subgrantee on a 2-year, $750,000 grant that Penn Center National Historic Landmark District has received from the National Park Service.
Forbes chart showing English as the most versatile major

Forbes: English Is a "Versatile Major"

On June 25th, Forbes published: "The College Majors Most Likely To Get You Hired In Your Field And Outside Of It," which sites English as one of the most versatile major

A. Louise Staman

Announcing the Inaugural A. Louise Staman Writing Award Winners!

The A. Louise Staman Writing Award was established by her husband of over 50 years to provide awards for undergraduate student committed to creative writing as a pursuit.