Department of Writing Studies

We explore all aspects of written communication, preparing students for a world where writing is not only textual, but also digital, visual, social, and networked.

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First-Year Writing

Center for Writing

The Center for Writing supports students and educators who practice, teach with, and research writing at the University of Minnesota, throughout the state, and around the world.

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Recent News

Dan Sorvik: Empathy as the Foundation of UX Research

Dan Sorvik (BS ‘06, writing studies) combines technical knowledge and emotional intelligence to succeed in his role as managing director of UXBridge Consulting.

"The possibilities that lie ahead"

Olivia Trout is ready to tackle user-experience improvements head-on. With her technical writing & communications major, there were a “variety of possibilities” to explore…

A woman and a male student sit at a table. The woman looks toward the student and smiles with a pencil in her hand.

Celebrating 50 Years of the Center for Writing

For the past five decades, the Center for Writing has been a dynamic source of support for the University community and beyond.

“I wonder how that works?”

Undergraduate student Parker Sinkula found that the technical writing & communication major is perfect for people who ask “I wonder how that works.”

Lee-Ann Kastman Breuch Receives J. R. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching

The award is given by the Society for Technical Communication for "For impactful pedagogical innovation, inspirational mentoring to students, and exemplary leadership in…