The Pulitzers and Us

Karen Russell (pictured here), who visited in February 2011, was a finalist for this year's Pulitzer Prize in Fiction (no winner this year).

Diane Ackerman, who visited in 1992, was a finalist for General Nonfiction.

Michael Cunningham, who visited in 2001, was a fiction judge.

Jean Valentine, who served as New York State Poet (2008-2010) under our auspices, and recent visitor Philip Schultz served as poetry judges.