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Learning Center Director
Peter Dearing
Director of the Learning Center
Peter Dearing joined the Purchase College community in the fall of 2015, where he taught College Writing and EOP Writing Lab, created and taught the curriculum for the EOP Summer Program, and founded the Purchase Story Slam. In fall 2022, he became the Director of the Learning Center. In this role, he is dedicated to supporting students’ academic growth and helping them develop lifelong learning strategies for success.
Peter holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from Hunter College, an M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction from Sarah Lawrence College, and a post-M.F.A. Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing from Antioch University. He has also taught Introduction to Composition II at Fordham University and Oral Communication at Mercy College.
Beyond his work at Purchase, Peter is passionate about storytelling in all its forms. Whether mentoring students, attending performances, or exploring new creative projects, he finds inspiration in the ways people express their experiences and ideas. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.
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