Arthur Bahr (left) and winner, Sabine Chu’26 (right)
Profs Diana Henderson and Prof Erica Zimmer watching Prof Noel Jackson reading his written remarks about Sabine after Prof Arthur Bahr on May 4th and the Last Spring 2026 Lit Tea.
The Peter S. Donaldson Prize for Excellence in Literary Studies is awarded each spring at the last Lit Tea to Literature majors who excel academically and engage participants in the literary community at MIT. This year, the winner was Sabine Chu, MIT Class of 2026! Professor Noel Jackson and Arthur Bahr read some kind words about Sabine’s work in Literature before presenting her with the award!