Sarah Lawrence is a prestigious, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Founded in 1926 and consistently ranked among the leading liberal arts colleges in the country, Sarah Lawrence is known for its pioneering approach to education, rich history of impassioned intellectual and civic engagement, and vibrant, successful alumni. In close proximity to the unparalleled offerings of New York City, our historic campus is home to an inclusive, intellectually curious, and diverse community.
Talented, creative students choose Sarah Lawrence for the opportunity to take charge of their education. In close collaboration with our dedicated, distinguished faculty, students create a rigorous, personalized course of study, conduct independent research, and connect a wide array of disciplines. They graduate knowing how to apply the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary for life after college.
Marek Fuchs
Executive Director
Marek Fuchs is a professor, journalist and volunteer firefighter. Fuchs is The Ellen Kingsley Hirschfeld Chair in Writing at Sarah Lawrence College, where he also serves as the Executive Director of The Journalism and Justice Initiative. At Sarah Lawrence, Fuchs has long-taught Wrongfully Accused, a class in which students collectively investigate the case of a prison inmate who claims wrongfully conviction. He also teaches a class that combines Sarah Lawrence students with students at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, a maximum-security prison. The class works together to put out an inmate-run newspaper.
You can contact Fuchs by email at mfuchs@sarahlawrence.edu