Penn State Behrend faculty members will read from their original work at the annual “Behrend Reads” program, which is part of the Smith Creative Writers Reading Series at the college. The March 26 program, which begins at 6 p.m. in the lobby of Metzgar Center, is free and open to the public. Credit: Adobe Stock Images / Penn State. Creative Commons

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'Behrend Reads' to showcase faculty work

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM / March 26, 2026

Penn State Behrend faculty members will read from their original work at the annual “Behrend Reads” program, which is part of the Smith Creative Writers Reading Series at the college. The March 26 program, which begins at 6 p.m. in the lobby of Metzgar Center, is free and open to the public.

“Behrend Reads” is a celebration of faculty-produced poetry, fiction and non-fiction. This year’s program will feature readings by the following faculty members:

  • Elizabeth Fogle, associate teaching professor of English
  • George Looney, distinguished professor of English and creative writing
  • Frederique Marty, assistant teaching professor of French
  • Kristy McCoy, assistant teaching professor of English
  • Tom Noyes, professor of creative writing and English
  • Aimee Pogson, associate teaching professor of creative writing and English
  • Evan Ringle, associate teaching professor of English
  • Joshua Shaw, professor of philosophy

The Smith Creative Writers Reading Series is produced by Penn State Behrend’s creative writing program, which leads to a bachelor of fine arts degree. The program is the only one of its kind at Penn State.

To learn more, visit the Smith Creative Writers Reading Series webpage.