Feb 16, 2017
Spring Social Justice Events Series Begins at Lafayette
Lafayette College’s Spring 2017 Social Justice Events Series kicks off with an evening discussion of “Twitter Talks Back: Communities of Color and Catalysts…
poetry
Nov 2, 2016
In Easton, Doorways to Poetry
THE MORNING CALL Work by Prof. Lee Upton one of three selected
Sep 18, 2016
Fall Philly Literary Events: a Great Big Banquet
PHILLY.COM Ross Gay ’96 “has become one of our most wondrous poets”
Jun 6, 2016
Ross Gay ’96: How Gardening Makes this Poet More Observant
PBS NEWSHOUR He sees connections between poetry, gardening, and basketball
May 23, 2016
Scholars Talk Writing: Jay Parini ’70
The Chronicle of Higher Education Insights from poet, novelist, biographer, and critic
Apr 29, 2016
Poem: ‘Ode to the Flute’ by Ross Gay ’96
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE Selected as featured poem
Apr 8, 2016
Tufts Awards Poets Soar into Canon This Poetry Month
LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS Ross Gay ’96 gave inspiring reading at celebration
Mar 17, 2016
National Book Critics Circle Poetry Award Goes to Ross Gay ’96
Coverage of the NBCC awards ran in top national and regional outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Miami…
Feb 29, 2016
Ross Gay ’96 Finds the Right Ground at the Radcliffe Institute
HARVARD MAGAZINE Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude was a National Book Award finalist
Feb 5, 2016
Yolanda Wisher ’98 Named Philly’s New Poet Laureate
WPVI, 6 ABC News, Philadelphia Reads excerpt from "Love Letter to Philadelphia" (video)