When I was in my twenties I put writers on a pedestal, believing that writing is an exertion of power. I still largely feel this way because in our present time, where attention is fleeting, to be ...

As I sit down to write this column, my final one for the year 2024, a whirlwind of emotions stirs within me. This year marks a significant milestone—a decade since I began writing for The Star. A ...

One of the key learning outcomes of university education in general, and liberal arts programmes, in particular, is that students acquire proficiency in writing across genres and disciplines. Further, ...

Teachers can help students develop their social and emotional skills as they monitor and evaluate their own learning experiences.

The Howe Writing Center’s Junior Faculty Writing Hours Challenge provides time, space, support, and structure for junior faculty members to pursue their writing goals. Part of this program involves ...

WASHINGTON — Twenty-five years ago this week, I wrote my first column. I’m not much given to self-reflection — why do you think I quit psychiatry? — but I figure once every quarter-century is not ...

Are your relatives and friends urging you to share your life experiences? Would you like to capture your memories on the page? Written reflections on life and memories can create social connections ...