Kelly Writers House

In anticipation of the return to campus, undergraduates introduce their favorite spots.

Kristina García ・August 17, 2021

The Kelly Writers House virtually hosted its 10th annual Edible Books contest celebrating clever combinations of literature titles and food creations.

Louisa Shepard ・December 4, 2020

While there are some challenges, universities provide an environment for faculty to pursue both their artistic creativity and academic scholarship, said Penn professors in a Homecoming discussion led by Al Filreis of the Kelly Writers House.

Louisa Shepard ・November 10, 2020

A new student-run magazine highlights perspectives from the Penn LGTBQ+ community.

Kristina García ・June 26, 2020

Kelly Writers House held a forum on racial justice featuring faculty, students, staff, and alumni reading written works, their own and those by others, that speak to these times.

Louisa Shepard ・June 23, 2020

The Kelly Writers House Fellows course continued remotely this semester for the class sessions and public conversations. Last week’s guests were Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham of The New York Times podcast “Still Processing.”

Louisa Shepard ・May 1, 2020

On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, scholars and experts share their thoughts in light of the recent rise in anti-Semitism.

Kristen de Groot ・January 24, 2020

The final 2019 installment in our series highlighting impactful work Penn faculty and staff do.

Katherine Unger Baillie, Michele W. Berger ・December 19, 2019

NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent spoke at Kelly Writers House about her 40-plus-year career.

Kristen de Groot ・December 12, 2019

During four public discussions last week as part of a “Writer at Risk” residency, Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim described in detail the dangers she faced covering armed conflicts while in her country.

Louisa Shepard ・October 25, 2019