English & creative writing
-
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.
-
An educator’s journey
An educator’s journey: Is teaching a craft, a performance, an art form? Or is teaching a calling?
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 […]
-
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. […]
-
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.
-
Freeman’s new book inspires readers to see things differently
Poetry lovers can soon get their hands on Professor of English Glenn Freeman’s fourth collection of poems.
-
Chicago course examines literature and social justice
Students in Cornell College’s Literature and Social Justice course are exploring Chicago during Block 1.
-
Ryan ’13 teaches and learns languages
If you ever find yourself in historic Santiago de Compostela, Spain, you might bump into Cornell College graduate Maggie Ryan ’13.
-
Cornell College launches 1st graduate degree in creative writing
Cornell College will kick off its first graduate degree program in nearly 100 years during the summer of 2020.
-
Stavreva elected to European Shakespeare Research Association board
Professor of English Professor Kirilka Stavreva was recently elected to the Executive Board of the European Shakespeare Research Association.
-
Freedom to explore identity, purpose
Listening to Adrienne Corn ’93 talk about her work, you quickly realize that she’s passionate about creating a conduit between people and meaningful work.
-
Build up your experiences
Mari Dettweiler ʼ19 is an environmental studies major with a focus in conservation biology and stats and a double minor in biology and English. She fell in love with the Hilltop on her first visit to Cornell College.
-
Globe-trotting career lands in London
Maha Jadallah Harper ’95 never intended to become a citizen of the world.
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 
Freeman’s new book inspires readers to see things differently 
Chicago course examines literature and social justice 
Ryan ’13 teaches and learns languages 
Cornell College launches 1st graduate degree in creative writing 
Stavreva elected to European Shakespeare Research Association board 
Freedom to explore identity, purpose 
Build up your experiences 
Globe-trotting career lands in London