
English and Creative Writing
Cultivate your creativity, feed your curiosity, and engage with the world through language and literature.

Our students understand that the world is made of stories, that good writing is power, and that creativity has currency.
Our program is thoughtfully designed to give students access to hands-on experience that will carry them into the future. Our curriculum enriches students’ understanding of literature and language while developing their skills as writers. With both creative writing and literature tracks available, students are empowered to pursue their intellectual interests and imaginative visions in order to prepare for future success.
Make it constructive. Make it imaginative. Make it English.


Why study English?
Sure, you love reading and embrace the creativity of writing, but you may be wondering what paths a degree in English can open up for you. With a focus on critical thinking, writing skills, research, and engagement, a major or minor in English can enrich your aspirations and elevate your engagement with the world around you.
More than ever, we're seeing employers ask for candidates with solid writing skills and a liberal arts background. English is a diverse field of study that can equip you with the skills you need to pursue a wide variety of paths.
The Digital Chicago Project
Lake Forest College received an $800,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to involve students and faculty in exploring specific at-risk or forgotten sites in Chicago’s history, through urban archaeological digs, innovative digital humanities projects, and complementary coursework in a wide array of disciplines, including English, History, Art, Music, and others.
The Digital Chicago project by Dr. Ben Goluboof offers retrospective on the life of minor Chicago playwright Kenneth Sawyer Goodman.
You can view the entire collection of digital humanities projects at digitalchicago.lakeforest.edu.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Stephanie Hicks ’06
Lecturer in the Program on Intergroup Relations at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor
News

May 10, 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

May 09, 2022
2022 Senior Honors Convocation recipients announced
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Contact Us
Robert Archambeau
Professor of English
Chair of English
Carnegie Hall 209
847-735-5280
archambe@lakeforest.edu
Connie Hollingsworth
Department Assistant
Carnegie Hall 105
847-735-5265
chollingsworth@mx.lakeforest.edu