Our faith must compel us to work for change

Greta Lapp Klassen, a sophomore at Goshen College, studying English and Education, shares a blog as part of a series on racial justice where writers reflect on what it means to do anti-racism work in their context.

Writer Don Marquis ’59 jazz-loving life in New Orleans comes to a close, with one last dance

For six decades, Don Marquis '59, a son of small-town Indiana, has been the bard of Big Easy jazz. A fixture of the French Quarter, he’s written countless articles and a classic book.

‘Walking in the World’ class takes on new meaning for students in quarantine

From Indiana to New Mexico to Colorado to Virginia, students in the"Walking the World" May term class explored the relationship between human ideas and environmental engagement, all while participating in the act of walking.

Ms. Marvel’s America: Looking toward a superhero in challenging times

A new book edited by Jessica Baldanzi, professor of English, titled “Ms. Marvel’s America: No Normal,” features essays about being Muslim and female in the Marvel Universe. 

Ellah Wakatama Allfrey ’88 is Brittle Paper’s African Literary Person of the Year 2019

Brittle Paper‘s African Literary Person of the Year, now in its fifth year, recognizes individuals who work behind the scenes to hold up the African literary establishment in the given year. The 2019 Honor goes to Ellah Wakatama Allfrey '88.

Ann Hostetler explores difficult times in new book Safehold

Acclaimed as a “true work of Christian poetry,” Professor of English Ann Hostetler’s “Safehold” invites a thought-provoking, spiritual outlook on dealing with a loss of assurance.

Baldanzi draws lessons from graphic novels

Jessica Baldanzi, professor of English, published an essay titled “Beyond Hair Bows and Cleavage: Helping Women Draw Their Iconic Selves,” in the collection “Lessons Drawn: Essays on the Pedagogy of Comics and Graphic Novels."

Ellah Wakatama Allfrey ’88 joins Canongate as editor-at-large

Former Indigo Press publishing director Ellah Wakatama Allfrey '88 will join Canongate's London office as editor-at-large later this month, working on fiction.

Graduate Story: Senior Irina Gladun finds community in clay

Gladun graduates as an art and English double major with a minor in vocal performance.

Influential publisher, editor & critic Ellah Wakatama Allfrey ’88 is the new chairperson of the Caine Prize

The influential publisher, editor, critic, and broadcaster Ellah Wakatama Allfrey '88 is now Chairperson of the Caine Prize for African Writing.