Over the past year, we have been working closely with colleagues here at Boston College to develop a psychologically rich, humanities-informed Creative Writing Master's Program oriented toward professionals and clinicians who want to hone their craft as writers while deepening their understanding of the human psyche. The idea behind this undertaking is simple: Great writing and great thinking go hand in hand, and creative writing is a fundamentally psychological endeavor.
The Atticus Hotel in McMinnville, collaborating with Linfield University, launched a successful artist-in-residency program for Pacific Northwest writers.
The sudden termination of the NSF grant left our PROCESS program without funding, emphasizing the fragility of support for educational initiatives aimed at underrepresented students.
Lucy Kramer, a nine-year-old, has creatively revived Shakespeare's Rosaline, captivating judges with her original portrayal in a national monologue competition, showcasing empowerment.
In the 1960s, over 300 Freedom Riders were arrested and sent to Parchman as they attempted to challenge segregation laws across the country.