A group of six Creative Writing grad students

Creative Writing Program

Immersing students in contemporary and historical literature, giving them space to create within and across genres as part of a vibrant urban arts community.

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Recent News

Image of entrance space of Pillsbury Hall

Reflections on the Grand Reopening of Pillsbury Hall

Pillsbury Hall supporters and partners share their memories of the project and vision for the future of the building, Department of English, and the Liberal Arts Engagement…

U of M holds reopening celebration following Pillsbury Hall’s completed renovation

After almost two years of construction, the renovation of Pillsbury Hall is complete. The community will celebrate its reopening on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Elizabeth Foy Larsen and siblings as children

‘Mom, Something is Really Wrong With Me’

Elizabeth Foy Larsen (MFA '02, Creative Writing) discusses her struggles with severe depression during her graduate school years after the death of her sister.

Upcoming Events

November 10, 2021

Solmaz Sharif Reading & Conversation

Join the Creative Writing Program and the Edelstein-Keller Visiting Writer Series to hear from the author of Look: Poems, finalist for the National Book Award.