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Meet Sakena Jwan Washington, Chatham’s New Emerging Black Writer-in-Residence
Washington made a name for herself writing personal essays about her life in Pittsburgh.
How Word Circus Works with Chatham’s Creative Writing MFA
Chatham’s MFA Creative Writing offers plenty of unique programming, from visiting lecturers to funding opportunities. One beloved event? Word Circus, a reading series hosted by— and featuring the talents of— Chatham’s MFACW writers.
Peek Into the Daily Life of a Chatham Grad Student
Three students give a glimpse of graduate life at Chatham.
Alumni Profile: Laura J. Roberts, MFACW ’16
Laura Roberts’ MFA helped launch her career of candid and humorous writing about life in West Virginia.
5 Things You Might’ve Missed About the MFA in Creative Writing Program at Chatham
Join us as we dive into some of the best features of our Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.
Holding Space on the Page with Hedy Gerace & Laurie Morency
Each month, the Holding Space on the Page program—co-facilitated by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the MFA in Creative Writing program—offers participants a space to read, explore, and reflect on the work of marginalized authors. We caught up with facilitators Hedy Gerace and Laurie Morency to learn more about what’s in store for this month’s Black History and Heritage reading.
The Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program
From an alumni-led movement to address gaps in diversity, Chatham MFA in Creative Writing created the Emerging Black Writers-in-Residence Program, a space for Black writers to feel their talents are valued and honored while also receiving personalized experience in teaching and mentorship. Read on for more about the program and for an interview with Emerging Black Writer-in-Residence Caitlyn Hunter MFACW ’15.
Celebrating Emerging Poets
Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with featured works from students from our BFA and MFA programs.