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. Our robust programming includes readings, residencies, community programming and more.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
- 2027–28 Philip Roth Residence in Creative Writing:
Feb. 1, 2027 - 2026–27 Cadigan Prize (for Bucknell undergraduates):
Dec. 9, 2026
Introducing the 2026-27 Philip Roth Residents
- Fall 2026: Xinyue Huang
- Spring 2027: Sanjana Prak Thakur
West Branch
The Stadler Center is the home of West Branch, Bucknell's national journal of poetry, fiction, essays and reviews, edited by Joe Scapellato.