English & creative writing
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Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College
Coming to Iowa from New York challenged Max Ishmael ՚20. He had to leave behind his family and friends. Read his Cornell College story.
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Klaver publishes new book of poetry: ‘Ready for the World’
Robert P. Dana Director of the Center for the Literary Arts Becca Klaver has published her third book of poems, “Ready for the World,” in February of this year.
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Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as Distinguished Visiting Writer
Miriam Bird Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as the 2020-21 Distinguished Visiting Writer for Cornell College’s Center for the Literary Arts.
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Senior Barnard’s fearless leaps propel her to success
The hurdles set up on the track look like daunting walls. But to newcomers to the track and field event known as the steeplechase, it is often the water pit that raises eyebrows. The origins of the steeplechase explain the rather daunting obstacles the runners must traverse to run, let alone, win at the race. […]
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Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature
Cornell College Junior Natalie Bradshaw walks in the footsteps of many well-known writers who turn to nature for inspiration and reflection.
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Sullivan finds magic in religion, writing
Cornell College junior Riley Sullivan always knew she wanted to be a writer.
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Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer
Sophomore English major Connor Kenney is preparing for a career as a writer—a writer who uses literature as a form of social activism.
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Graham ’16 finds joy in Peace Corps service
Claire Graham doesn’t let a day go by in which she isn’t putting her Cornell College degree to good use. She’s an education volunteer with the Peace Corps.
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Tobin finds synergy in history, English majors
Everything is a learning experience. That’s how Caitlin Tobin, a senior majoring in history and English literature at Cornell College, sees her life.
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An educator’s journey
An educator’s journey: Is teaching a craft, a performance, an art form? Or is teaching a calling?
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Aleta Grillos Trauger ’68: Legal pioneer
In the early ’80s Aleta Grillos Trauger ’68 earned a reputation as a tough prosecutor. In the ’90s she became a pioneer among women federal judges.
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Never the Last Word
One of the most difficult challenges a professional editor and writer faces is knowing how far to advance, or let loose, the written word.
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Alumnus Dicker sees future full of digital storytellers
Colorado native Brennen Dicker ՚91 never thought he would like living in Iowa, but that was before he came to live on the Hilltop at Cornell College. “I was wrong,” Dicker says. “There is something very special about spending a couple years on the Hilltop.” He advises students considering Cornell who may not be sure […]
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What’s it like to study English literature and secondary education?
Madeleine Koenigsberg had a lightbulb moment leading a group discussion in high school, in which she realized she could combine her passion for literature with her love for teaching others as a career choice. Now she’s majoring in English literature and working her way toward secondary education certification through the education department at Cornell College. […]
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Gazette reports on creative writing MFA program
The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette interviewed Professor of English Glenn Freeman for a story about the launch of Cornell’s M.F.A. program in creative writing.
Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College 
Klaver publishes new book of poetry: ‘Ready for the World’ 
Greenberg will teach documentary poetry as Distinguished Visiting Writer 
Senior Barnard’s fearless leaps propel her to success 
Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature 
Sullivan finds magic in religion, writing 
Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer 
Graham ’16 finds joy in Peace Corps service 
Tobin finds synergy in history, English majors 
An educator’s journey 
Aleta Grillos Trauger ’68: Legal pioneer 
Never the Last Word 
Alumnus Dicker sees future full of digital storytellers 
What’s it like to study English literature and secondary education? 
Gazette reports on creative writing MFA program