Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing

Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing News

The latest faculty, staff, and student news in the Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing. For the latest College news and upcoming events, visit the News & Events section.

WLP Prof. Seglin speaks on Ohio radio program

Emerson Writing, Literature and Publishing Associate Professor Jeffrey Seglin was called upon to comment on a tragic event that made news in Columbus, Ohio.
Ploughshares contributors share NYT Book Review acclaim

The New York Times’ Sunday Book Review section was recently dominated by writers connected to Emerson’s Ploughshares literary magazine.
WLP Department names new interim chair

Associate Professor William Donoghue has taken the helm in the Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing, said Daniel Tobin, Interim Dean of the School of the Arts.
National Book Award Winner is Ploughshares' Guest Editor

2010 National Book Award Winner Terrance Hayes talks about editing the 2010 winter issue of Ploughshares, Emerson's award-winning literary journal.
Seglin Talks to Fox25 About Forgiveness

Boston Fox25 Morning News Anchor Gene Lavanchy ’86 interviewed Emerson Writing, Literature and Publishing Associate Professor Jeffrey Seglin on December 1 about forgiveness and letting go.
WLP Faculty Read from Their Latest Novels

Three celebrated authors and Emerson faculty members read excerpts from their recently published books at the December 1 WLP Reading Series program.
Scholarship Dinner Brings Students and Donors Together

Graduate and undergraduate students mingled with alumni, family, and friends at the annual scholarship dinner hosted by Emerson President Jacqueline Liebergott on November 18.
Emerson Faculty Featured at Irish Journalism Conference

Journalism Associate Professor Jerry Lanson, and Writing, Literature and Publishing Associate Professor Jeffrey Seglin were two of just three academics invited to a workshop at the Irish Institute at Boston College.