Journalism “Hollins University Names Carrie Brown Distinguished Visiting Professor of Creative Writing”
On January 9th, 2012, Hollins University appointed Carrie Brown as their distinguished visiting professor of creative writing. Brown, an associate professor of English and the Margaret Banister Writer-in-Residence at Sweet Briar College, has taught writing courses in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction for the past 18 years. Brown is the author of five novels, including Lamb [...]
Journalism “2012 Presidential Medalist Award Goes to Alexandra St. Pierre”
One Sunday last semester, Alexandra St. Pierre ’12 woke, rode her horse, finished an exam, competed in a field hockey game, and auditioned for the musical production of “Baby.” Her schedule that Sunday shows a cross-section of the wealth of activities and distinctions that earned St. Pierre the Presidential Medal Award during the Academic Recognition [...]
Journalism “Sweet Briar College Names New Dean of Faculty”
Amy Jessen-Marshall was named Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty last semester. She began working in July, one month before students arrived on campus for the 2011-2012 academic year. Many faculty, staff, and students have had the opportunity to meet with Dean Jessen-Marshall through the leadership training sessions and during orientation week. [...]
Journalism “Sweet Briar Student Government Association: Amending Some Old Policies”
“Sweet Briar women do not lie, cheat, steal or violate the rights of others.” First-years at Sweet Briar College know that this pledge, the college’s honor code, must be memorized before classes commence. Recently, Sweet Briar’s Student Government Association (SGA) has been reexamining the student handbook embodying this code, especially a section concerning bullying, in [...]