Read a new essay by Stephen Wittek, Associate Professor of English and Director of Literary and Cultural Studies, in the Pittsburgh Review of Books.
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Read a new essay by Stephen Wittek, Associate Professor of English and Director of Literary and Cultural Studies, in the Pittsburgh Review of Books.
"We don't have the luxury to work in our own silos anymore. We have to be more involved. It brings a lot of opportunities to do bigger things."
Hear from Nupoor Ranade, Asst. Professor of Rhetoric and Technical Communication, in the Dietrich College Faculty Spotlight: www.cmu.edu/dietrich/new...
Today, at the Pittsburgh Review of Books, read an essay by Sofia Johnson, a fourth-year undergraduate studying Literature & Culture. 📰⬇️
Assistant Professor Camille Rankine recently spoke to PW about Pittsburgh's thriving literary culture. “One of the things that I found is that this small city really punches above its weight,” she said. “The culture here, the arts—there's a lot going on.”
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Rising HS juniors + seniors into writing, film, visual design, and culture might be interested in our Pre-College Program. The program runs from June 20 - July 18, 2026, with applications being accepted until March 1.
www.cmu.edu/pre-college/...
Today, the Pittsburgh Review of Books features a new essay by Andreea Deciu Ritivoi, William S. Dietrich Professor of English.
From banned Soviet novel to global blockbuster, Zhivago reveals the politics of adaptation. By Andreea Deciu Ritivoi.
pghrev.com/adapting-dr-...
Two community members were recently featured in the latest edition of Dietrich College’s The Garden: Access, Opportunity and Community Impact Newsletter. Click the link below to read about Lecturer Ed Simon and Literature & Culture additional major Mo Fahad. www.cmu.edu/dietrich/abo...
Today, the Pittsburgh Review of Books shares a piece by Rahaf AlMubarak, a graduate student in our MA in Literary and Cultural Studies program.
Earlier this week, our chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society held a Blind Date With a Book fundraiser, and sold out four times! It was a big hit with our campus community, and we're planning to hold another later this year.
Our department's Pittsburgh Review of Books not only gives students a chance to gain valuable experience in editing and publishing, but also offers a home for their work. This recent essay was written by Elias Fox, who is currently pursuing a Master's in Literary and Cultural Studies.
Our Call for Papers deadline has been extended to Feb. 15! Find all the details here: www.cmu.edu/dietrich/eng...
Join our department! We're hiring a Lecturer in our Writing & Communication program, to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more details: apply.interfolio.com/180359
Katina Handrinos, a first-year Film & Visual Media primary major and Gender Studies minor, recently published “'Bend, and Snap!': Legally Blonde’s Subversion of Gendered Stereotypes in the Legal Field" in the CMU Policy & Law Review.
Read her article here:
cmuplr.org/2026/01/22/b...
From the campus community to the wider world, read the latest edition of the Alumni Newsletter for all the news from our department! mailchi.mp/3b8608eaf6de...
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Lecturer Ed Simon published a new book, WRITING DURING THE APOCALYSE: REFLECTIONS ON THE GREAT UNRAVELLING (Bloomsbury Academic), with a launch event at Pittsburgh's Stay Gold Books on 2/17.
Ed also appears on 2/4 to discuss another recent book: pittsburghlectures.org/lectures/ed-...
The Keynote Speaker for Bridges and Borders has been announced! Dr. Eric Vázquez, LCS Ph.D. 2015, will speak on Friday, March 20.
Want to get involved? The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended until 1/23. Details here: www.cmu.edu/dietrich/eng...
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On Thursday, January 15, Professor Andreea Ritivoi interviewed internationally-renowned Norwegian novelist Karl Ove Knausgaard during his Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures appearance.
“I thrive when there are creative bounds for myself. It's really interesting to see what you can do."
People magazine recently interviewed screenwriter and novelist Yulin Kuang, a 2012 graduate. people.com/yulin-kuang-...
Part Milton criticism, part John Carey obit, & part reflection on his own cancer treatment, Willy Maley's moving essay is an astonishing testament to lives in criticism and reason 1A I'm so proud that @cmuenglish.bsky.social launched the @pghreviewofbooks.bsky.social pghrev.com/living-preca...
The Keynote Speaker for Bridges and Borders has been announced! Dr. Eric Vázquez, LCS Ph.D. 2015, will speak on Friday, March 20.
Want to get involved? The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended until 1/23. Details here: www.cmu.edu/dietrich/eng...
The @pghreviewofbooks.bsky.social is a valuable opportunity for our students to gain experience in writing, editing, and publishing. Read a piece by current M.A. in Literary & Cultural Studies student Suzy Liss ⬇️
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A team from the CMU Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), working with Professor Ralph Vituccio, won the Best Student-Developed Game award at a national competition for “Speak Your Heart,” a game exploring freedom of speech and academic freedom.
Read the full story: www.cmu.edu/dietrich/new...
Making a big bet on “computational humanities,” CMU will introduce new academic programs and resources for students and researchers to blend traditional humanistic inquiry — literary interpretation, historical research and cultural critique — with computational methods.
www.cmu.edu/news/stories...
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Congratulations to Professor and Department Head Christopher Warren, whose Print & Probability project has been selected as a 2025 Humanities and AI Virtual Institute (HAVI) awardee by @schmidtsciences.bsky.social!
Read more about the awarded projects here:
www.schmidtsciences.org/havi-2025-an...
Image of Christopher Warren
Congratulations to Professor and Department Head Christopher Warren, whose Print & Probability project has been selected as a 2025 Humanities and AI Virtual Institute (HAVI) awardee by @schmidtsciences.bsky.social!
Read more about the awarded projects here:
www.schmidtsciences.org/havi-2025-an...
"While she weaves data and research into her work, it’s always driven by finding the narrative that readers can hold on to."
Read about how Elizabeth Currid-Halkett's studies in the Carnegie Mellon English department inform her work as a professor of public policy.
www.cmu.edu/engage/news-...
This week at the @pghreviewofbooks.bsky.social, read a piece by current M.A. in Professional Writing student Sarah Steinberg ⬇️
Bridges and Borders will take place from March 19-21!
For this year’s conference, we invite proposals for papers, roundtable discussions, creative pieces, workshops, and pre-constituted panels from graduate students by Jan 15.
Full details are available on our site: www.cmu.edu/dietrich/eng...
Professor Kathy M. Newman will be facilitating the Q&A for Beth Macy's talk at @pghartslectures.bsky.social this evening. Tickets are still available: pittsburghlectures.culturaldistrict.org/production/9...