English
Writing Minor
Allegheny's writing major explores literature in the areas of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The minor must be combined with a major that is outside of the Humanities division.
Writing Minor at a glance
11
Faculty members in the English Department
Over 30
Years The Allegheny Review has been in continual publication.
Writing at Allegheny
The Allegheny Review
One of a few nationwide literary magazines dedicated exclusively to undergrads, it showcases some of the best literature by undergraduates.
Single Voice Reading Series
This is an opportunity to hear and meet nationally known writers. Readers have included John Updike, Carolyn Forché, and Tobias Wolff.
Nellie Stansbury, Alumna
Class of 2016, English Major, History Minor
“ Allegheny’s English Department, with its small class sizes, allows for more meaningful class discussions. I have found workshops, which emphasize peer review, to be especially enlightening, as they give a writer more perspective and an opportunity to write in a less structured environment. ”