Ashland Poetry Press Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Reading by Mark Jarman

On Monday, April 8, the Ashland Poetry Press celebrated its 50th anniversary with a reading by esteemed poet and Vanderbilt University Centennial Professor of English Mark Jarman. Prior to the reading, Dr. Deborah Fleming, Director and Editor of the Press, shared a presentation detailing the Press's history, including black-and-white photographs from the operation's pre-digital days and some of the most memorable and prestigious occasions in which the Press has been involved. Dr. Jennifer Rathbun, Associate Editor, discussed the Press's new translation series.

In addition to reading several poems, Professor Jarman offered opportunities for audience members to ask questions and also engaged several undergraduate Creative Writing majors in conversation about their work. The department was honored to mark the Press's anniversary with his visit.