The Mercy English Program Blog
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Calling All Creative Writers!
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,… Read more
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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 field… Read more
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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 currently… Read more
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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
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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 your… Read more
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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 part… Read more
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Interested in a Career in Publishing? Get on Zoom on Monday 3/11 to Learn From an Oxford UP Executive!
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Creative Writers and Artists Take Note! 2024 issue of Red Hyacinth Is Now Accepting Submissions
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 2024 edition. For submission guidelines and instructions, please click here. This is a great opportunity for English majors to get your creative work considered for publication, and potentially to see it… Read more
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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 about… Read more
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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 all… Read more
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English Majors or Minors: Got Any Questions? Ask the Program Director!
We’re just days away from beginning a new academic year. The fall 2023 semester begins next Wednesday, 9/6. If any of our English majors or minors have any questions about their courses, or the English program, please feel free to contact the Program Director at cloots@mercy.edu. Your PACT mentors can help you with lots of… Read more
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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 Director… Read more
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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 featured… Read more
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Author Event with Patricia Engel, Hosted by Dr. Celia Reissig-Vasile
On Wednesday, September 28, Dr. Celia Reissig-Vasile of the Mercy College English Program will be hosting a discussion with author Patricia Engel, regarding her book Infinite Country. Mercy College English majors are strongly encouraged to attend this event; you can attend on zoom, using your own computer, or can join a larger viewing party in… Read more
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Event of Interest – Saturday 9/17 (Featuring a Mercy College faculty)
Professor Amber Snider, who teaches at Mercy College in both the Department of Literature & Language and the Department of Communication and the Arts, will be part of a Whitman festival taking place on Saturday 9/17, 3:00-6:00pm, at the Granite Prospect in Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC. We encourage our English majors and everyone else to… Read more
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Mercy English Relaunches in Fall 2022 with Four New Concentrations
Starting in fall 2022 the English major will relaunch with a new look, one involving a variety of new degree paths and options. The BA in English will remain the default degree path for anyone who declares for the English major, just as before. However the new BA in English will involve much more flexibility,… Read more
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Fall 2022 Course Offerings
General registration for fall (and summer) 2022 courses begins at 9:00am eastern on Monday, March 14. Please browse the lookbook linked here see course offerings and descriptions. As always, contact the undergraduate English Program Director (cloots@mercy.edu) if you have any questions, or need help.
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Summer Fellowship (Paid Internship) Opportunity in Professional Publishing
The Association of American Literary Agents (AALA), and their non-profit sister organization Literary Agents of Change (LAOC), are sponsoring fellowships for summer 2022. Mercy College English students, undergrad or grad, with an interest in the field of publishing are strongly encouraged to apply. Those selected will receive a grant of $6,000 each and be paired… Read more
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Call for Submissions: Red Hyacinth Magazine 2021
Creative writers and artists take note: the Red Hyacinth magazine of Mercy College is currently accepting submissions for publication-consideration for the 2021-22 edition. Getting work published in the college’s literary magazine can provide great personal satisfaction, as well as a valuable line-item on a resume. All Mercy College students and alumni are eligible for publication. The faculty… Read more
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English Major Course Offerings Spring 2022
Below is a downloadable PDF to a lookbook containing a list of English major course offerings, and descriptions of most of those offerings, for spring 2022. Registration for the spring semester will begin near the start of November 2021. If any students have any questions about courses, registration, or the English major, please don’t hesitate… Read more
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