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Nneoma Ike-Njoku

Creative Writing Program's Nneoma Ike-Njoku described as 'incredibly exciting new talent'signs novel with Scribner

Scribner has signed Nneoma Ike-Njoku’s The Water House, a “thrilling twist” on the gothic novel. Upon acquiring the UK and Commonwealth rights, publishing director at Scribner Sophie Missing shared: 

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2024 Virginia Rucker Walker Poetry Prize Winners

The Creative Writing Program is delighted to announce this year’s Virginia Rucker Walter Poetry Prize winners. Out of the 24 applicants, one winner and two honorable mentions were selected by alumna Julia Anna Morrison.

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2024 Virginia Rucker Walker Poetry Prize Winners

The Creative Writing Program is delighted to announce this year’s Virginia Rucker Walter Poetry Prize winners. Out of the 24 applicants, one winner and two honorable mentions were selected by alumna Julia Anna Morrison.

Caroline Young

Caroline Young recognized with a Service-Learning Teaching Excellence Award

Caroline Young, lecturer with the English department in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has evolved her English service-learning course, The Prison Writing Project, into a life-changing experience for her students.

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Susan Rosenbaum awarded a Creative Research Medal for her work on the digital humanities project, Mina Loy: Navigating the Avant-Garde

Congratulations to our own Susan Rosenbaum, who has been awarded a Creative Research Medal for her work on the digital humanities project, Mina Loy: Navigating the Avant-Garde!

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