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Recent news from the Center for Writing at the University of Minnesota.

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English Major Spotlight: Cassidy Maneval

This junior is a recipient of the Beverly Atkinson scholarship and is minoring in Creative Writing.

Tanisha Fazal Named Distinguished McKnight Professor

Congratulations to Professor Tanisha Fazal on being named a 2025 Distinguished McKnight Professor.

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The PoliSci Pod: What Do Peer Advisors Do?

Peer Advisors Emma and Melat discuss their role as peer advisors in a new episode of the PoliSci Pod!

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Now Hiring: Office Manager

Office Manager Position in Writing Studies and Communication Studies

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Deconstructing Stereotypes in Film through Women’s Voices

Project founder Sima Shahriar shares how Women’s Voices: Lifting the Veil of Confusion uses film to challenge stereotypes and spark dialogue.

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Fed’s Adriana Kugler Urges Rate Pause Amid Rising Tariff-Driven Inflation Risks

Speaking at the Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute at the University of Minnesota, Kugler said that while the U.S. labor market remains solid and economic activity appears…

Dr. Adriana D. Kugler (right) speaking during a Q&A session with Dr. Juan Pablo Nicolini (left). Both are seated at the front of Cowles Auditorium.

2025 HHEI Spring Roundtable Featured Federal Reserve’s Dr. Adriana D. Kugler and Showcased Student Research

2025 HHEI Spring Roundtable

Now Hiring: Associate Director, Student Writing Support

The Center for Writing invites applications for a new position, Associate Director of Student Writing Support.

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Fall 2025 Art History Courses

We are pleased to offer a variety of art history courses this fall!

Book cover showing a person in a field holding rice stalks; titled "The Hungry Season" by Lisa M. Hamilton.

First of its kind audiobook created for Hmong who don't read their native language

Bee Vang-Moua, director of the Hmong language program and translator of Lisa Hamilton’s "The Hungry Season: A Journey of War, Love, and Survival", is interviewed by MPR.