Features Ph.D. Student teaches poetry to engage others with activism 13 February 2018 Jessica Bond Darla Ida Himeles recently earned the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award for teaching in higher education.
Features Alumna makes poetry accessible for marginalized groups 23 January 2018 Khanya Brann Kai Davis, a 2016 alumna, received a $15,000 grant from the Leeway Foundation for her poetry.
Opinion Rewriting my poetic journey 23 January 2018 Siani Colón The Philly Pigeon Slam reignites a student’s love for writing poetry and makes them want to get on stage.
Art Alumnus finds ‘truth’ in poetry 31 October 2017 Mary Ragland A 2007 master’s of poetry alumnus recently finished the manuscript for his book, “General Motors.”
Art Monument Lab is tying poems and memorials for Philadelphians 26 September 2017 Jane Eaddy A creative writing alumna will host a reading with several Philadelphia poets on Wednesday in Logan Square.
Features YallaPunk draws Middle Eastern and North African creatives 05 September 2017 Angela Gervasi YallaPunk celebrated artists like Maryan Captan, a 2011 English alumna.
Features Mugshots Coffeehouse serves up all-local food and talent 02 August 2015 Logan Beck Customers come to the Fairmount shop for the coffee, but stay for the entertainment.
Around Campus Poetry class will explore city 29 April 2014 Claire Sasko A new class available this summer will take students throughout Philadelphia to write.
Features Speaking out 11 February 2014 Patricia Madej Kai Davis, a member of Babel, became a YouTube star for her spoken word performances.