SCW English Majors

Since 1971, the Hillel Rogoff Memorial Lecture has gathered some of the most luminous minds in Jewish thought and letters — Elie Wiesel, Robert Alter, Chaim Potok, Dara Horn. Established by Dr. David Mirsky and the Rogoff family, it is one of Yeshiva University’s most storied intellectual traditions.
This year, we are honored to welcome a Stern College alumna to that stage.
began her journey as an English major right here at Stern, and she never stopped writing. Today, her bylines grace the Atlantic, the New York Times, Vogue, and many others. She has taught journalism at Columbia University and returned to teach at Stern, brought home fellowships from the Atlantic and the 92nd Street Y, and built a literary life that is as deeply rooted as it is wide-ranging. This year, she delivers the 2026 Rogoff Lecture on “Attention, Intention, Influence” and we could not be more proud to have her back.
To see a Stern English alumna take her place in this lineage is a moment to celebrate — and a reminder of where great writing can begin.
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Koch Auditorium, 245 Lexington Ave

Presented by the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program, Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University.

It’s a privilege and a joy to teach such thoughtful, engaged, and appreciative students. Thank YOU 💛 Happy Thanksgiving from the Stern English Department! 🍂

📣 Writers, this one’s for you! ✍️✨
The Moment Magazine–Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest is officially OPEN!

If you’ve got an original short story (up to 5,000 words!) connected to Judaism, Jewish culture, or Jewish history, this is a perfect chance to share your work with the world.

🏆 Top prize: $1,000
🏆 Up to three winners will be selected
📅 Deadline: December 1, 2025

Whether it’s a new piece or something sitting in a folder waiting for its moment—this could be it. We’d love to see your voices represented!

🔗 More info + submission link in bio!
https://app.getresponse.com/view.html?x=a62b&co=JiabD9&m=BXKGuD&mc=IY&s=B2YFONs&u=hK9aV&z=EQbo1V&

From adopted child to department chair, Professor Matt Miller’s journey is one of wonder, resilience, and deep intellectual curiosity. His story—rooted in literature, spirituality, and a reverence for learning—reminds us of the power of living fully in the present and seeking meaning in every corner of creation. Grateful to have such a thoughtful leader shaping the minds (and hearts) of the Stern community. 📚✨ Read the full article here: https://yucommentator.org/2025/05/torah-umadda-quantum-physics-and-poetry-getting-to-know-professor-matt-miller/

This Wednesday! Please join us to learn more about what future-you might be reading this fall. Open all Stern students 📚📓

Curtains up on this rare and exciting opportunity! Hope you’ll join us. 🎭

🎤 Dear Writers, Readers, and Creatives!!Maccabee Review Open Mic Night 🌟

🚐 5:45PM shuttle from Beren to the Wilf Writing Center (Furst 202) which will be open for folks to hang out before the start of the open mic.

This semester’s event features The Maccabee Review, YU’s student-led literary journal, with readings from the editorial team and published writers. Come celebrate the creative voices of our community at this co-ed event, with readings by writers from both the Beren and Wilf campuses.

You’re also invited to share your own work—poetry, short fiction, personal essays, or even scenes from a screenplay. No sign-up required—just show up and read!

This is a great chance to perform, listen, and connect with fellow creatives in a warm, supportive space.

📚 Attention left-and-right-brained folks! 🧠✨ Research shows that reading fiction activates the same brain regions as real social experiences, building literacy and empathy 🤯
“If we dismiss fiction as unimportant, we fail to recognize one of humanity’s most powerful tools for learning and connection. Stories are not just diversions; they are blueprints for understanding ourselves and each other.”
What are some of your favorite fiction works you’re reading this semester? Feel free to drop a recommendation below. Article link here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-from-a-neuroscience-perspective/202503/the-science-of-storytelling-how-fiction

We hope you will join us in celebrating our very own Dr. Charlotte Fiehn! 👏Lunch will be served. RSVP using link in bio.