Sarah Lawrence

Writing faculty member and alum nus Brian Morton ’78 has released his latest book, Writing as a Way of Life: A Book About Art, Craft, and Devotion (Black Lawrence Press, September 9). The book offers writers at every stage tools and inspiration for sustaining a lifelong creative practice. Drawing on his career as a novelist, memoirist, and teacher, Morton weaves together stories from writers such as Virginia Woolf and Anton Chekhov, alongside insights from artists and thinkers as varied as Joni Mitchell and Miss Manners.

We’re thrilled to welcome 352 first-year undergraduates from across the U.S. and around the world, with the largest numbers coming from California and New York. True to the College’s “both/and” spirit, they bring wide-ranging passions: musicians diving into STEM; international students exploring diplomacy; and students blending the arts, athletics, and preprofessional interests. After a smooth move-in day, a Western-themed orientation was full of important information, traditions, and fun activities, including a scavenger hunt to get to know campus and each other, signing the Class of 2026 banner, meetings with RAs, a Library Takeover Party, and more.

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A fascinating exploration of the interaction between people and nature throughout history.