The Writing University @ UIOWA

News from the @uiowa University of Iowa's creative writing programs + events in Iowa City. Podcasts, readings, digital humanities + literary mapping projects.

[The Writing University @ UIOWA @WritingUIOWA]

"I love experimenting with and blending different forms of art and genres. So you'll find theatrical elements in my audiovisual works and multimedia elements in my stage works." New 5Q Interview with @UIIWP Resident Hyukin Michaela KWON from South Korea!
https://t.co/ADQqbPO6Wi

[The Writing University @ UIOWA @WritingUIOWA]

Despite cuts, 23 writers arriving this week for UI International Writing Program residency @UIIWP https://t.co/fyvOH2wdmb

[University of Iowa @uiowa]

Framed in gold 💛, rooted in black 🖤

[The Writing University @ UIOWA @WritingUIOWA]

5Q interview w/ U Iowa Press author Andrew Brininstool about his book High Desert Blood. "As macabre as it may sound, I spent countless days listening to [my family] discuss—the riot in particular: who they knew, what had happened, theories about why." 🏜 https://t.co/WS2XuHJCwC

[The Writing University @ UIOWA @WritingUIOWA]

New 5Q interview w/ @UIowaPress author Darrell Kinsey about his book Natch! "The novel covers the brief and tragic episode of their relationship, their hardscrabble existence and their attempt to start a family." https://t.co/VrmXp6Pa3j

[Christopher Merrill @CLMerrill]

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[University of Iowa @uiowa]

Postcards out of the University of Iowa vault 💌

[University of Iowa @uiowa]

Fun Fact: Before creating Juno and Jennifer’s Body, Diablo Cody was a student at the University of Iowa. 🙌🎬

[The Writing University @ UIOWA @WritingUIOWA]

Big news! The University of Iowa is establishing an Office of Writing and Communication! In a significant step that builds on one of @uiowa's most distinctive strengths, the new office will unify, amplify and expand our rich writing legacy!
https://t.co/KVoSgTF2qh

[The Writing University @ UIOWA @WritingUIOWA]

@GarthGreenwell @fsgbooks @picadorbooks So proud of you!

[Garth Greenwell @GarthGreenwell]

Small Rain has won the PEN/Faulkner Award. I don’t know what to say, except that I’m very grateful to the judges, & very moved to see my book included alongside such excellent writers.

[UIowaArt @UIowaArt]

Charlie Pott, "Captain Lord Wizard," MFA Photography exhibition this week in the Ana Mendieta Gallery, E260 Visual Arts Building. Reception: Friday, April 11, 6-8pm.

[The Writing University @ UIOWA @WritingUIOWA]

One Day for Iowa is today! Choose from various writing programs on campus to support by searching "Writing" here!
https://t.co/NQvdTnttrG

[Garth Greenwell @GarthGreenwell]

Last week, the State Department cut funding for the International Writing Program, which brings writers from around the world to Iowa City. I wrote about why the IWP is precious, & how crucial it was for my education as a writer.

Free post; no paywall. Link in profile.

[International Writing Program @UIIWP]

🧵 Dear Friends: We write today with a difficult update. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the International Writing Program (IWP) learned that its grants with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, were being terminated.

[Barbara Clark 🚫 👑 @spiritedstrider]

This is terrible!

[Christopher Merrill @CLMerrill]

The end of an era...
https://t.co/NXi2Idwd2u

[Corey Campbell @CoreyECampbell]

Shocking and heartbreaking

[The Writing University @ UIOWA @WritingUIOWA]

The new issue of the @IowaReview is out now! Volume 54, Issue 2 includes work by Mahnoor Ali, Shane Kowalski, Marianne Boruch, Shirley Chan, Peter Mishler, Sarah Lao, and more! https://t.co/WER3JpyvpY

[University of Iowa @uiowa]

The sun is setting on a great fall semester 🫶