Williams forthcoming in 42opus

Johnathon Williams's poem "Stillwell, Oklahoma" has been accepted for publication in 42opus. Williams is a fourth-year student in the program.

Williamson wins Perigree Poetry Prize

Corrie Williamson, a first-year student in the program, has won the Perigree Poetry Contest for her poem "The Seed Jar." The prize includes a $300 award and publication in the next issue.

McHugh forthcoming in The New Criterion

Ashley McHugh's poem "Shepherd Road" has been accepted for a forthcoming issue of The New Criterion. Ashley is a third-year student in the program.

Stephen Elliot reads Tuesday

Stephen Elliot, author of The Adderall Diaries, will read from the book Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Giffels Auditorium. Read a recent interview with Elliot at Flavorwire, or check out one of the many positive reviews the book has garnered at Bookslut.

Williams forthcoming in Tar River Poetry

Johnathon Williams's poem "The Christian Motorcycle Association Arrives for its Annual Rally Outside Mena, AR" has been accepted for publication in Tar River Poetry. The poem is slated for the Spring issue. Johnathon is a fourth-year student in the program.

Peterson selected as finalist for FlatmanCrooked Prize

Josh Peterson, a first-year student in the program, was selected as a finalist for the FlatmanCrooked Prize for his short story "Love Apocalypse."

McHugh forthcoming in Birmingham Poetry Review

Five sections of Ashley McHugh's sonnet sequence "Cairns" have been accepted for publication in Birmingham Poetry Review:

"I. Jack"
"IV. 'Grace that taught the heart to fear'”
"XI. Revival, May 2008"
"XIII. 'Bandages hide the place where each is living'”
"XVIII. 'And anger, and the idea of love'"

Ashley is a third-year student in the program.