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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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5Q Interview: Signe Nettum, English and Creative Writing Major
Monday, January 11, 2021
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5Q Interview: Sam Eliasen, English and Creative Writing Major
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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5Q Interview: Rhondda Robinson Thomas, UI Press Author
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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A World Right Here: In Memory of Marvin Bell
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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5Q Interview: Ellie Zupancic, English and Creative Writing Major
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Writing across the disciplines: Among elite company
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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5 Reads for Friday: Nov 13, 2020
Friday, November 13, 2020
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5Q Interview: Jennifer Burek Pierce, UI Press Author
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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5Q Interview: Rishika Avvari, Magid Center Certificate in Writing
Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Five Reads for Friday: Oct 30, 2020
Friday, October 30, 2020