Election day The Slowdown - a poem so meaningful to us it titles our anniversary anthology! Check out MAJOR JACKSON (Major Jackson) talking about ALBERTO RÍOS's "A HOUSE CALLED TOMORROW": bit.ly/40vLaXR. "The most fitting words we can take in today."

Vanderbilt University Literary Prize submissions are now open. Submissions will be accepted through April 15th or until the cap of 500 is reached, so submit early! For full details: vanderbilt.edu/vuliteraryprize

Today we launch Quantum Potential, a podcast that celebrates the groundbreaking work of Vanderbilt’s extraordinary faculty. In our first episode, I sit down with poet Major Jackson to explore storytelling’s power to connect us and inspire change.

When curiosity meets leadership: Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast explores solutions for humanity’s greatest challenges news.vanderbilt.edu/2025/01/15/whe…

Honored to serve as the inaugural guest of VU Provost Office Cybele Raver Cybele Raver's podcast Quantum Potential. It is a conversation of such warmth, humor, and deep engagement driven by genuine curiosity.

A night of inspiration at Writers in Paradise! ✍️🌟 Les Standiford introduced the faculty, followed by readings from Anjanette Delgado, Major Jackson, and Ana Menendez. 📚 The evening wrapped with book signings, kicking off an unforgettable week! #writersinparadise2025

"Today’s poem heralds the power of pictures to preserve; they invite questions of how we are the same, and how we have grown." Major Jackson features poetry by Brittany Rogers (she/her) from her collection Good Dress on The Slowdown !✨ slowdownshow.org/episode/2025/0…

Major Jackson: "On occasion though, a devastating feeling hits me . . . " blog.bestamericanpoetry.com/the_best_ameri…

.Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science's Major Jackson has been awarded the first-ever Patricia Cannon Willis Prize for American Poetry by Yale Library. Jackson was recognized for his acclaimed collection ‘Razzle Dazzle: New and Selected Poems 2002–2022.’ news.vanderbilt.edu/2025/02/20/maj…

Major Jackson’s poetry enriches our understanding of the world with depth and brilliance. This award is a well-earned recognition of his remarkable contributions to American literature and his lasting impact as a poet, editor and mentor.

Thank you so much Lexie Elliott for speaking to creative writing students Vanderbilt University about publishing and sustaining a writing practice. Truly a gift to our aspiring writers.

Last week’s America and the World event in NYC was a huge success. I'm grateful to Rana Foroohar , Prof. Brett Benson, Beth Simone Noveck & Jad Abumrad for an insightful conversation. Learn more about these upcoming events at vu.edu/nyc-events.

In the premiere episode of the #QuantumPotential podcast, VU Provost Office hosts acclaimed poet Major Jackson (Major Jackson) for a deep dive into what he calls "sacred secular conversation." 🎙️ Learn more about the podcast at vanderbilt.edu/quantumpotenti…

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Have you read today’s #PoemADay: “Addiction” by Major Jackson? poets.org/poem/addiction

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'finding beauty', the series i helped conceive New York Times Opinion has arrived at soup, under the auspices of the great poet major jackson. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

this series is turning out to be about the beauty of the everyday, of things we all already know in some sense: the beauty of the quotidian world. this might be the very best example, by major jackson and hélène blanc. nytimes.com/interactive/20…