English Professor Ben Lerner Named 2015 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow The prestigious annual award provides $625,000 to those demonstrating “extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction.” Read More
Poetry Is an Astronaut Professor Matthew Burgess’ unique approach to teaching poetry energizes and transforms his students of all ages. Read More
Two Professors Pen Separate Books on Influential Caribbean Literary Figures Eric Walrond: A Life in the Harlem Renaissance and the Transatlantic Caribbean, by Prof. James Davis and Becoming Julia de Burgos: The Making of a Puerto Rican Icon, by Prof. Venessa Pérez-Rosario shed new light on the late authors. Read More
Four Brooklyn College Students Win Labor Arts Award Annual award recognizes writing and visual art of CUNY students. Read More
Brooklyn College is a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students Students travel to Asia and Western Europe to teach and conduct research. Read More
Literary Luminary Joins Brooklyn College Faculty MacArthur “genius award” winner aspires to strengthen the voice and vision of young writers. Read More
Talent to Spare Screenwriter Elissa Matsueda ’07 M.F.A. talks about how she helped bring the forthcoming film Spare Parts from script to screen and divulges just what it takes to succeed in the film industry. Read More
Novelist Wants to Rock Your Punk Heart Author Cristina Moracho ’08 M.F.A. would stop at nothing to bring her punk rock love story to the masses. Read More
The Write Stuff M.F.A. alum’s perseverance brings her critical acclaim and success as a published author. Read More
Brooklyn College Open Mic Continues Tradition of Poetic Excellence Thanks to the creativity of a generation of students and faculty, poetry remains a thriving art form at Brooklyn College. Read More
