Writing
SHASS announces expanded Kelly Essay Prize for undergraduates
March 14, 2013
All forms of nonfiction prose now eligible for the $800 prize
The hidden history of Bengali Harlem
January 7, 2013
MIT professor’s new book details the overlooked waves of South Asian immigrants to the United States.
Also labeled: Diversity, History, Humanities, Immigration, Literature, languages and writing, Cities
Junot Díaz named finalist for the 2012 National Book Award
October 10, 2012
Junot Díaz wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’
October 2, 2012
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and writing professor receives unrestricted $500,000 prize.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Faculty, Humanities, Comparative Media Studies, Arts
Said and Done for September 2012
September 17, 2012
Digest of MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences.
Q&A: Junot Díaz on his new book
September 11, 2012
The MIT professor and Pulitzer-winning writer talks about the people and ideas in his newest work, This Is How You Lose Her — and explains why women form a big part of his core audience.
Writing and Communication Center marks 30 years
April 27, 2012
Thousands of community members served in one-on-one consultations.
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Campus services, Community, Faculty, Special events and guest speakers, Staff, Students
3 Questions with a Student Leader: Tech Editor-in-Chief Jessica J. Pourian
April 5, 2012
Head of MIT's student paper of record discusses journalistic integrity and future plans.
Also labeled: Community, Journalism, Literature, languages and writing, Student life, Students, Undergraduate
A migration that shaped a nation
February 24, 2011
In MIT talk, author Isabel Wilkerson discusses how the Great Migration changed American history.
Also labeled: Books and authors, Diversity, History, Special events and guest speakers, Regional relations
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