MFA in Writing News

Photo of the writer and translator Bruna Dantas Lobato with her chin resting on her hand Translation is the Deepest Form of Reading: 5 Questions for Bruna Dantas Lobato '15

By Mollie Hawkins

Bennington Writing Seminars recently announced a new dual-genre concentration as part of the MFA in Writing; beginning January 2027, students can study literary translation alongside fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Designed and directed by faculty member Bruna Dantas Lobato '15, the concentration is an opportunity for current and future students to deepen their understanding of literature through a global perspective. We asked Lobato a few questions about the new concentration and the art of literary translation.

An image of the cover of the book Flights by Olga Tokarczuk Study Literary Translation at the Bennington Writing Seminarscovers of translated works by Bennington College-related authors

Beginning in January 2027, the Bennington Writing Seminars will offer a dual-genre concentration in Literary Translation directed by National Book Award-winning translator Bruna Dantas Lobato '15.

Image of Mark Wunderlich The Accidental Poet

Executive Director of the Bennington Writing Seminars Mark Wunderlich is the 2026 Hal Prize poetry judge. He spoke with Door County Pulse about poetry and publishing.

Image of Emily Nemens and Clutch cover On Friendship, Change, and Staying Connected

In this interview with Bookstr.com, Bennington Writing Seminars faculty member Emily Nemens reflects on her newest novel Clutch, the inner lives of women, and how friendships evolve over time.

Image of winter books cover Bennington College Book News: Winter 2026

Bennington College alumni and faculty members are publishing novels, non-fiction books, photography collections, and poetry books. Check out the round up below to learn who is being published this winter.