Stadler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts

The Stadler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts seeks to foster in a wide and varied audience an appreciation for the diversity and richness of contemporary poetry and other literary arts. Our programs provide support for writers at various stages of their development, from undergraduates to established authors. Founded in 1988 as a center for poetry, our 2018 name change reflects and honors our longtime focus on poetry while recognizing our expanded offerings in other literary genres. Our robust programming includes readings, fellowships, residencies, and more.

Writers Series

Out of an abundance of caution, the Fall 2021 Stadler Center Writers Series will be conducted via Zoom. We hope to return to live programming in Spring 2022.

Stadler Center Writer Series Brochure

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Upcoming Application Deadlines

Please note that all applications must be submitted via our online application portal.

2022-23 Stadler Fellowships: Dec. 1, 2021
2021-22 Cadigan Prize (for Bucknell Undergraduates): Dec. 8, 2021
2022 Bucknell Seminar for Undergraduate Poets: Jan. 31, 2022
2022-23 Philip Roth Residence in Creative Writing: Feb. 1, 2022

Introducing the 2021-22 Stadler Fellows and Philip Roth Residents in Creative Writing

2021-22 Stadler Fellows
Joshua Garcia
Sylvia Jones

2021-22 Philip Roth Residents in Creative Writing
Andres Vaamonde (Spring 2022)

West Branch

The Stadler Center is the home of West Branch, Bucknell's national journal of poetry, fiction, essays and reviews, edited in 2020-21 by Joe Scapellato.

Learn more about West Branch