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The Weird Little Hop: Ben Morris on Masculinity, Flash Fiction, and the Art of Surprising Yourself
Mar 2, 2026

The youngest son of two academics, Dr. Ben Morris was all but destined to become one himself. Considered a solid student by his teachers, his favorite...

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Scholars 'n Collars with Mark Powell
Mar 2, 2026

Scholars and Collars: No, it’s not Ryan Gosling, but it is your favorite Literary Journalism teacher, Mark Powell. Watch to see who and what he’s ...

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Introducing the Carolyn Ann Phillips Creative Writing Competition
Feb 23, 2026

We are thrilled to announce the launching of the Carolyn Ann Phillips Creative Writing Competition.This competition is supported by an endowed scholar...

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A Poet's Path: A Conversation with Charlotte Isenberg
Feb 23, 2026

You can usually find Charlotte Isenberg hunched over a desk, writing under the soft glow of a lamp. Whether she’s breaking down a Shakespearian sonn...

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Scholars 'n Collars with DeAndra Davis
Feb 23, 2026

See the following video interview in Alex Gluth's Scholars 'n Collars featuring DeAndra Davis.[video:https://youtube.com/shorts/pIK31qv94GY?featu...

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Writers on Writing: Students spend 3 days with Vernon, Johnson and Powell exploring New York’s literary underground
Feb 23, 2026

Twelve lucky graduating Creative Writing seniors spent a whirlwind 2-day weekend with professors Caleb Johnson, Mark Powell, and Zackary Vernon, explo...

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Coffee Talk Podcast with Alex Gluth and Caleb Johnson
Feb 16, 2026

Lift the lid and peer inside the cool and creative brain of Caleb Johnson in this week's Coffee Talk podcast with Alex Gluth.[video:https://youtu.be/E...

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Haiku’d in 60 Seconds, starring Alex Sloop, by Ethan Atwood
Feb 16, 2026

Alex Sloop was not always the best student growing up. In fact, to be clear, he was a “D student” until high school. But come high school, somethi...

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ENG 5535: Electronic Literature and Digital Writing (Dr. Flores - Summer 1)
Feb 16, 2026

How do digital media technologies shape writing and literature? What happens when writers engage the artistic potential of digital media to produce li...

Joseph Bathanti will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Joseph Bathanti to serve as macebearer for Fall 2025 CAS Commencement
Nov 18, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Joseph Bathanti will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2025 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Cat...