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Iowa City: Little town, big on writing
The University of Iowa’s longtime renown and excellence in creative writing contribute to city’s international reputation as a writer’s haven.
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The First and Best Home for Writers
The First and Best Home for Writers is a multimedia overview that focuses on several writing students with a range of backgrounds and disciplines.
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Writing Across Disciplines
Iowa’s unmatched writing-related resources prepare its graduates for success in many fields.
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Iowa Arts Offers Social Justice Events Throughout October
Monday, September 28, 2020
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Five Reads for Friday: Sept 25, 2020
Friday, September 25, 2020
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5Q Interview: Eileen O’Leary, UI Press Author
Monday, September 21, 2020
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5Q Interview: Mallory Truckenmiller Saylor, Literary Translation
Monday, September 21, 2020
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Five Reads for Friday: Sept 18, 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020
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5Q Interview: Chuck Connerly, UI Press Author
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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2020 Examined Life Conference Registration Open
Monday, September 14, 2020
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Five Reads for Friday: Sept 4, 2020
Friday, September 4, 2020
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Tracie Morris to join Workshop faculty
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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Announcing the winners of the UI Press 2020 Iowa Poetry Prize!
Monday, August 31, 2020