Mercy University’s nationally-recognized literary+arts magazine Red Hyacinth is now accepting submissions of creative writing, photography, and images of other original studio arts for it’s 2026 edition. For full submission guidelines and instructions, please click here. The deadline to submit is November 30. This is a great opportunity for English majors and minors, and Mercy students of ANY major,Continue reading “Calling All Creative Writers!”
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Red Hyacinth, Mercy University’s Literary Magazine, Receives Highest National Recognition
The Mercy University literary and arts magazine, Red Hyacinth, has just been awarded “First Class” status by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). NCTE is the oldest professional organization for English educators across all levels of education in the USA, and is one of the most esteemed organizations in existence in the fieldContinue reading “Red Hyacinth, Mercy University’s Literary Magazine, Receives Highest National Recognition”
Part-Time Job Opportunity at NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Research Library
English majors and minors take note: the exhibitions department at the New York Public Library’s Stephen A Schwarzman research library (the big one with the lions out front at 42nd and Fifth) is looking for a student to fill a part-time (19 hours/week) Library Page position. This paid opportunity is only open to those currentlyContinue reading “Part-Time Job Opportunity at NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Research Library”
Mercy English Social Media
The Mercy English program recently created social media accounts and we encourage all of our majors and minors (and anyone else interested) to follow. Instagram: @englishmercyuniversity Facebook: English-at-Mercy-University
Creative Writers & Artists Take Note! Submit work to Red Hyacinth
The Mercy University literary/arts journal Red Hyacinth is now accepting submissions of creative writing, photography, and images of other original studio arts for it’s 2025 edition. For full submission guidelines and instructions, please click here. The deadline to submit is December 5, 2024. This is a great opportunity for English majors, minors, and other students to get yourContinue reading “Creative Writers & Artists Take Note! Submit work to Red Hyacinth”
Welcome to the Fall; And Courses Coming in the Spring
The fall 2024 semester begins on Wednesday, September 4. All of the faculty in Mercy English hope that our English major and minor students will find their fall semester full of interesting readings, writings, discussions, and experiences. No matter which of the campuses you’re at, or if you’re a fully online student, you’re a partContinue reading “Welcome to the Fall; And Courses Coming in the Spring”
Student Editors Needed for the University’s Literature & Arts Magazine!
Mercy University’s literature and arts magazine Red Hyacinth is now building its editorial team for the 2024 edition! English majors and minors are strongly encouraged to step forward and apply to join the editorial team. It is great professional experience and it is usually interesting, fun, satisfying work. Read on to find out more aboutContinue reading “Student Editors Needed for the University’s Literature & Arts Magazine!”
Spring 2024 Major Course Offerings
Mercy English majors and minors should start planning now for your spring 2024 English courses! Click here to see a brochure with descriptions and info about our spring course offerings. Please contact the Program Director at cloots@mercy.edu or your PACT mentor if you have any questions about the courses in the brochure. Note that allContinue reading “Spring 2024 Major Course Offerings”
Spring 2023 registration info and English course descriptions!
Registration is now open for the spring 2023 semester, and courses are already filling up fast. The English program is running English major-level courses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, Manhattan, and online. Click here to open a PDF containing descriptions and other info for everything the English program is offering in the spring. Contact the Program DirectorContinue reading “Spring 2023 registration info and English course descriptions!”
RED HYACINTH JOURNAL: EDITORS NEEDED!
Red Hyacinth Journal is an annually published, perfect-bound literary magazine that showcases the writing and art of Mercy College students and alum. The journal’s first issue was produced in 2018 through the generosity of the family of the late Professor Valerie Lewis, a former instructor in the English program. Over the past few issues, Red Hyacinth has featuredContinue reading “RED HYACINTH JOURNAL: EDITORS NEEDED!”
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