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Prof. James Ryan on the UCD MA in Creative Writing

Dave Rudden

• 17 October 2013

Dave Rudden talks to Professor James Ryan, getting to the heart of the UCD MA in Creative Writing.

The UCD Creative Writing Masters receives over fifty submissions a year from hopeful applicants. The guidelines ask for ’25 pages of original work’ and ‘a personal statement,’ (the most nebulous and terrifying document in human history) but what does that mean for those panicking about how to put their best foot forward? What are the course heads actually looking for?

‘Something we can work with,’ is James Ryan’s reply. ‘There’s no sense in taking on a student that’s won the Booker Prize. We look for potential – for students we can do something for, students who need the course. There are three different people on the selection panel so we all have slightly different criteria but one criteria shared by all is the extent to which a piece is engaging.’

The UCD Creative Writing Masters was started in 2006. Professor James Ryan studied Education at Trinity College, his focus the development of creativity in the context of formal education. He then taught in NUIG before joining UCD in 2006.

Students accepted for the course will work with James in the Craft & Composition module, digging deep into the raw mechanics of writing week to week. I remember bringing in a short story for feedback one morning and being impressed (and a little embarrassed) at how he interrogated each word, its effect, and what it meant for the story as a whole. However, it’s this kind of meticulous editing that really improves a writer. He also teaches the Single Text module as the UCD Masters is quite literature-based ‘in the belief that creative writing students learn a great deal from considering the ways in which great writers construct their work.’

‘We aim to create a notably student-centred programme,’ James continues, ‘in that the creative development of each individual student – whatever direction that takes – is the primary concern. Happily, this concern is shared by my great colleagues.’

James is joined in the course by Eilis Ní Dhuibhne, ( The Bray House, The Dancers Dancing, winner of the Bisto Book of the Year Award for Blaeberry Sunday ) Frank McGuinness (one of Ireland’s most important playwrights, with work including Factory Girls, Dolly West’s Kitchen, and adaptations of Ibsen, Chekhov and Euripides) and Paul Perry. ( The Drowning of the Saints, The Orchid Keeper, The Last Falcon )

Weekly workshops in the second semester are run by a Writer-in-Residence – authors such as Molly McCloskey. ( Protection , Solomon’s Seal ) ‘We look for an established reputation as a fiction writer, a student-centred approach and teaching experience in a similar institution.’ When asked about his wish list for potential writers, James proves more reticent. ‘My wish list? There are many great writers capable of doing this job really well. Each brings a different combination of skills, knowledge, approach and experience, so it isn’t possible to create a hierarchy.’

One of the big questions that comes up when people consider Creative Writing Masters is ‘can talent be taught?’ The answers vary depending on who you ask. Vonnegut famously said that that he couldn’t teach people how to write but, like an old golf pro, he could sometimes help them take a few strokes off their game. James seems to be of a similar opinion.

‘It’s singing school,’ he says. ‘We can show you the exercises but you have to have pitch. I think it stands to reason that people wishing to take an MA in Creative Writing should have a facility to write creatively, just a person enrolling in a music academy for a voice or instrument course necessarily needs to have some level of talent in their chosen field of study. We try to accelerate the pace at which a student is developing, but I don’t think anyone supposes that we provide talent in the first place.’

Their approach seems to work – alumni of the Masters include Helena Nolan, (2008) who went on to win the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Prize in 2011 and was shortlisted for the Hennessy Awards for Literature in 2013, as were graduates Jessica Traynor (2008) and Mairéad Rooney. (2012) Jessica Traynor won the Hennessy Emerging Poet Award and the Hennessy Writer of the Year Award in 2013. Graduate Susan Stairs launched her first novel,  The Story of Before , in June 2013. Jamie O’Connell (2009) published his first collection of short stories in 2012 and Colin Barrett (2009) has recently launched his first collection of short stories in 2013 with Stinging Fly Press. Alan Timmons, the winner of the inaugural Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair in 2012 launches his book Here In No Place (New Island) this month.

Prof. James Ryan is the director of both the undergraduate and postgraduate Creative Writing courses in UCD. His novels are Home from England (London, Phoenix House, 1995); Dismantling Mr Doyle (Phoenix House, 1997); Seeds of Doubt (London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2001); and South of the Border (Dublin, Lilliput Press, 2008)

Read about Dave’s own experience of the Creative Writing Master in ‘Go Big or Go Home Studying Creative Writing at UCD’

Dave Rudden is a writer and performer currently based in Dublin. He was recently shortlisted for the Bath Short Story Prize and is the winner of the Fantasy Book Review 2011 Short Story Prize. Contact him at  https://www.facebook.com/ daveruddenraconteur

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Dave Rudden is a writer and performer currently based in Dublin. He was recently shortlisted for the Bath Short Story Prize and is the winner of the Fantasy Book Review 2011 Short Story Prize. Contact him at  https://www.facebook.com/daveruddenraconteur

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The MA in Creative Writing combines workshops and seminars with one-on-one mentoring of writing projects. Students may take optional modules in literature or other creative modules from across the Faculty, such as Writing for Screen Media. Assessment is through shorter pieces of writing, such as craft essays and reflective journals, and a longer project. The MA, taught by award-winning, internationally-renowned writers, will focus on guiding each student to further develop their voice as a writer, as well as to enrich their existing interests as a writer with new perspectives and a grasp of stylistic approaches. Tactics for editing and revision will be taught in tandem with generative exercises and practices aimed at deepening each student’s relationship to their creative process. Students will have the opportunity to build and develop networks which will sustain their writing practice beyond the MA degree. 

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Earn an MFA in Creative Writing Online

• $637/credit (48 credits total)
• Transfer up to 12 graduate credits
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Online MFA in Creative Writing Program Overview

Share your story with the world and let the power of storytelling take your career to new heights with an online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing . As one of the only programs available that encourages a focus on genre fiction, our online MFA lets you hone your craft in an area specific to your strengths and interests. You'll also learn about the business side of creative writing, preparing you to market your work in the real world.

While most MFA programs require a residency, Southern New Hampshire University's online MFA in Creative Writing can be completed entirely online, with no travel necessary.

“Traditional MFA programs, whether full-time or low residency, are out of reach for many writers,” said Paul Witcover , associate dean of creative writing. “The SNHU online MFA was designed to make the MFA experience accessible to all fiction writers, opening the door to diverse voices excluded for too long from the literary conversation. Our program is dedicated to giving writers the tools to succeed on the page and beyond it.”

Graduates leave the program with a completed and revised novel in one of our four offered genres: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance and Speculative. With the included certificates in either online teaching of writing or professional writing , you'll have the skills to support your writing career, no matter where it takes you.

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• The business and technical sides of professional writing
• How to navigate the publishing ecosystem, identify agents and editors, and market your work to appeal to decision-makers
• Using social media to gain a following and build your brand
• How to teach writing in a classroom setting

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At SNHU, you'll get support from day 1 to graduation and beyond. And with no set class times, 24/7 access to the online classroom and helpful learning resources along the way, you'll have everything you need to reach your goals.

The Value of an Online MFA

Emily Jones ’20 embraced a transformational experience through the online MFA in Creative Writing program, which supported her in taking her writing career to the next level. “I can now say, without even a hint of imposter syndrome, that I am a writer,” said Jones. “And that is because of Southern New Hampshire University.”

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, writers and authors made a median annual salary of $69,510 in 2021, while editors made $63,350. 1

“Our mission is to give students a degree and associated practical skills they can use to forge successful pathways in academia, business, or by blazing their own career trail,” said Paul Witcover , associate dean of creative writing.

Earning one of the included certificates in online teaching of writing or professional writing will also be an invaluable addition to your resume for part-time, full-time and freelance jobs in a variety of fields, including:

• Higher education. Instruct writing courses in higher education settings. In 2021, postsecondary teachers made a median annual wage of $79,640, and you can expect to see a 12% growth in available positions through 2031, according to the BLS. 1
• Advertising. Use your storytelling skills in a way that influences consumer action. As a copywriter, you could find yourself doing any number of writing projects from crafting emails and ads to writing entire commercials.
• Marketing. If you're more comfortable with long-form prose, many businesses have invested in content writers who create quality content such as blog posts, ebooks and podcasts to attract and retain customers.
• Entertainment. Good at building suspense or setting up punchlines? From movies and plays to comedy and podcasts, being a good storyteller and writer is important to finding success in the entertainment industry.
• History. Every person's life has a plot, but it takes writers like you to tell their stories in a compelling way. Help readers relive the experiences of historic figures and pop culture icons as a biographer.

Higher Education

Instruct writing courses in higher education at a college or university, either in-person or online.

Advertising

Influence consumer action through copywriting, from print ads to digital advertising and broadcast commercials.

Create written content such as blog posts, ebooks and podcasts to attract and retain customers.

Entertainment

From movies and plays to comedy and podcasts, writers often find success in the entertainment industry.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts favorable job growth in postsecondary education. And while statistics are not available for all job settings mentioned above, the BLS reports the following:

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The BLS predicts an 8% growth in available postsecondary teaching positions through 2032. 1

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Writers and authors made a median annual salary of $73,150 in 2022, while editors made $73,080 and postsecondary teachers made $80,840. 1

Understanding the Numbers When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

Start Your Journey Toward an Online MFA in Creative Writing

If you're looking to earn your Master of Fine Arts online, you've found the right program. Even though there are no residency requirements, you'll still interact frequently with other students and faculty members in asynchronous discussions, critique workshops and within our online writer’s community, where students come together to share industry news, extend writing tips and develop critique partnerships.

"I liked MFA-514 (Advanced Studies in Genre Literature) best," said student Jamilla Geter . "It was a great look into the different genres. It really helped me narrow down what genre I wanted to write in."

"Though it was not writing exactly, its connection to it – especially in our digital world – was made clear almost immediately," she said. "Writing is not just providing content of value to your readers, but also creating avenues of access so those readers can find your content. This course helped me to understand that and to learn how I can create those avenues."

Besides allowing you to focus on your own creative interests, part of our 48-credit online MFA curriculum requires you to choose from 2 certificate offerings designed to round out your education and better prepare you for a multitude of writing-related careers.

The first choice is a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching of Writing , which is tailored to those who see themselves teaching in an online classroom setting as a supplement to their writing careers. Students practice approaches to editing and coaching, learning how to establish a virtual instructor presence and cultivate methods for supporting and engaging students within online writing communities.

Learn more about the online teaching of writing graduate certificate .

Students can also choose the Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing , which highlights the technical and business opportunities available to writers. Students will develop a range of skills, such as copywriting, social media, marketing principles and/or content generation, learning many of the freelancing skills integral to today’s project-driven economy.

Learn more about the professional writing graduate certificate .

All of our courses are taught by accomplished authors and industry professionals who know both the craft and business of creative writing. They will work closely with you to develop both your creative and professional skill set.

"All instructors within my program were extremely knowledgeable and helpful," Warden said. "I learned a lot about the different career paths my instructors chose. ... The course instruction, along with their anecdotal experiences, helped in offering knowledge in different areas of our field.

MFA Program Thesis

The thesis for the Online MFA in Creative Writing is required to be a novel of at least 50,000 words in one of the four genres the program offers: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance, and Speculative.

Every Southern New Hampshire University online MFA student who graduates from the program will do so with a revised novel manuscript in their chosen genre, which is completed in a three-course thesis series. Throughout your tenure in the program, you can either work on a singular idea that you will develop during the three thesis courses, or you can begin a new project for your thesis. You can also combine elements of the four genres offered in the program for your thesis. For example, your thesis might be a YA Speculative Fiction novel.

"My three thesis classes for the MFA degree were the most helpful," said Kathleen Harris '21 . "I was actually writing a book as my thesis, so it was both enjoyable and advantageous for the degree. And it was the end of a very long milestone of accomplishments."

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Graduate taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90).

UCD offers two graduate courses in creative writing, an MA and MFA. The MA programme includes workshops, seminars and supervision meetings, providing committed students with the support they need to produce a major piece of writing by the end of the course. 

The MA in Creative Writing  builds on the well established commitment of the UCD School of English, Drama and Film to fostering and supporting new writing. The university has long been associated with some of Ireland’s greatest writers, including James Joyce, Flann O’Brien, Mary Lavin, Anthony Cronin, John McGahern, Neil Jordan, Conor McPherson, Marina Carr, Colm Tóibín, Emma Donoghue, Maeve Binchy and many others. The Booker Prize winning novelist Anne Enright is Professor of Creative Writing, and among the teaching staff are novelist Sarah Moss, poet Ian Davidson, poet and novelist Paul Perry, novelist and playwright Declan Hughes, life writer and critic Catherine Morris and novelist Paula McGrath. 

The MA programme :

• Provides opportunities to explore and develop your own creative writing skills supervised by experienced published staff of international reputation.
• Actively fosters the development of students' capacity to edit their own work.
• Ensures that the art of writing is informed by contemporary theory and practice.
• Offers courses incorporating the manuscripts of works of leading writers held in Special Collections and courses which explore material in the National Folklore Collection in UCD, one of the richest archives of oral tradition in the world.

Careers & Employability

Many graduates of the MA in Creative Writing establish successful writing careers. Graduate of the programme Colin Barrett won the Guardian First Fiction Prize with Young Skins  then went on to win both the Frank O'Conner International short story award and the Rooney Prize for Literature. Other graduates go into the publishing industry, while some go on to do an MFA in Creative Writing. 

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Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Course Description

Lectures, seminars, workshops and supervision meetings aim to provide committed writers with taught classes on the theory and practices of writing. These include presentation and editing techniques, creative reading of selected texts as well as the supervision of a major writing project. Among the important issues addressed on an on-going basis are voice and structure. Every effort is made to ensure that a student progresses on these as well as many other fronts.

Vision and Values Statement

A fundamental tenet of the MA in Creative Writing is a belief in the value of learning from writers who have mastered their craft. The writers who contribute to the course will vary from year to year, but recent module conveners have included Anne Enright, Laureate for Irish Fiction, Paula Meehan, Ireland Professor of Poetry, Eilis Ni Dhuibhne, Writer Fellow, Sinéad Gleeson, Writer in Residence,  and Paul Perry, Poetry co-ordinator. 

Towards that end the MA in creative writing offers a selection of modules in the first semester which direct and encourage students to explore several literary forms, the novel, the short story and poetry.  The aim here is to present students with a broad range of possibilities, set them on a course of discovery for a form, or combination of forms, where they will best realise their creative potential. The learning environment is positive, enabling and friendly and the class group, fourteen or less students, are actively encouraged to support each other in their creative endeavours.

The second semester modules provide an opportunity to embark on a more specific path, while at the same time continuing to extend the boundaries of what is possible in fiction. As the semester progresses a student’s individual work is increasingly guided by course conveners and supervisors, both in workshop settings and on a one-to-one basis.  The end goal is the creation of a substantial piece of writing, a solid basis from which a student will continue towards the completion of a full work, whether that be a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poetry.

Programme Outcomes

• Have a solid working knowledge of genres and forms.
• Have created a substantial piece of writing, a solid basis from which to continue towards the completion of a full work, whether that be a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poetry.
• Have developed a positive sense of themselves as writers, with an active role to play in the literary/artistic culture wherever they should find themselves.
• Have learned to read like writers, to recognise the challenges facing authors at various stages in the creation of a piece of fiction and to critically assess the extent to which these challenge have been met.
• On successful completion of the programme, students will have a thorough understanding of how to meet many of the challenges confronted in the construction of a piece of fiction; character, voice, place etc.
• Participated in a weekly visiting writer’s programme, contributed to an anthology and attended a selection of the literary events and festivals for which the city is renowned.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Tuition fee information is available on the  UCD Fees website . Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see  International Scholarships .

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for the  MA programme  is a BA Hons English or equivalent (NFQ Level 8), and/or proven commitment to and experience in the field of creative writing; a portfolio (a 3,000 word sample of prose or 6 poems, or a combination of prose and poetry) of recent creative work; a personal statement of reasons for taking the course and references. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.5 (no band less than 7.0 in each element), or equivalent. 

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The Creative Writing Masters in UCD has been incredibly useful to me as an author. I still use some of the lessons I learned in that year in my creative writing classes, and the expert advice of the lecturers contributed massively to me finding a home for my Knights of the Borrowed Dark trilogy at Puffin. I cannot recommend it highly enough.  

Graduate Profile Erika Meyers, USA Although there are many programmes that offer masters in Creative Writing in North America, I decided to attend UCD because it allowed me the opportunity to pursue my interests in poetry and fiction, rather than forcing me to choose one over the other. The creative versatility of the programme not only resulted in the publication of a novel and a poetry collection (both written while under the guidance of James Ryan and Éilís Ní Dhuibhne during my MA), but also provided me with the knowledge and experience necessary to earn a Santander scholarship and pursue my PhD in Irish Literature at the University of Edinburgh.

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Employers value the reading, writing and critical thinking skills that are cultivated over the course of a degree in English. An English degree from University of Galway opens the door to further postgraduate study--vocational, professional and research. Our graduates include the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins and Garry Hynes, founder and artistic director of Druid Theatre Company.

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The Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) Entry has subject groupings.  Students of GY101, Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours), study 3 subjects in their first year, from a selection of 24 subjects. A subject belongs to one of 7 groups, and you cannot select more than one subject from a group. On progression to second year, you continue to study two of the subjects to degree level.

This is a highly flexible programme, offering you a wide range of two-subject combinations to degree level. In addition to academic rigour, you will acquire transferable skills designed to make you career-ready and equipped for employment and further study in Ireland or abroad. Over the course of your degree, you will be able to pursue and develop your interests across a broad range of subjects. The BA(Joint-Honours) will help you become a disciplined and creative thinker, capable of expressing your thoughts coherently and persuasively.

You will study three subjects in First Arts. You continue to study two of the subjects that you pass in first year to degree level - in Second and Final Arts.

For those students studying a modern language, you will study abroad in a country or region where the language is widely spoken in Year 3 before returning to a complete a fourth and final year. In this instance, you will graduate with a BA (International). You will pursue both of your degree subjects during the period abroad. Students registered for two languages are required to spend a minimum of twelve weeks in each of the countries/regions where the relevant languages are spoken. This will usually involve an academic year abroad arranged by the University in one language and a summer placement arranged by the student in the other relevant country/region.

For students studying Gaeilge as one of your subjects, you will be enrolling in a four-year programme. You will spend third year off-campus, with one semester in the Gaeltacht and the other semester on a work placement in the Irish language sector.If you decide to choose a modern continental language with Gaeilge, you will spend a single semester on an Erasmus exchange and/or applied placement overseas, in addition to a single semester in a Gaeltacht setting.

There may be some very limited places for non-language students to study abroad for an academic year in the US or on European exchanges where programmes are available through English. If students are certain that they would like to study abroad in Year 3,  GY129 BA(Global Experience)  has a study abroad opportunity for all students and we would recommend students consider this course.

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Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/ H7 in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

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Recognition of prior learning (rpl).

3 yrs: BA, 4 yrs: BA international

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In first year you are required to select 3 subjects to study.  There are 21 different subject choice available, the subjects are grouped into 7 groups, the reason they appear in groups is that you can only select one subject from a group. On progression to second year, you drop one subject and continue to study the two other subjects to degree level.

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Curriculum Information

Glossary of terms, year 1 (60 credits), year 2 (60 credits), year 3 (60 credits).

Many Arts graduates undertake research-based or taught postgraduate programmes .  These may be academic or vocational in their focus and prepare graduates for employment in a broad range of careers, including teaching, law, languages, social work, performing arts, journalism, policy development, creative industries, business, heritage, information technology and public administration. We offer a range of taught masters degree and postgraduate diploma programmes of interest to Arts graduates. In the past number of years, the College has pioneered the development of structured PhD programmes which combine the traditional research dissertation of the PhD with generic and discipline-specific training modules designed to enhance your skills and employability. 

Career Prospects

Arts graduates are found in almost every walk of life and BA graduates from University of Galway occupy leading positions in commercial, social, educational, and public organisations at home and abroad.

Career Opportunities

There is a wide variety of careers open to Arts graduates in commercial, social, educational and public organisations. Indeed, Arts graduates may be found in every walk of life. 

The Bachelor of Arts degree is University of Galway’s most popular Undergraduate programme, and the second largest degree programme in the country.  Arts graduates are amongst the most employable graduates in the world because of their versatility and ability to think critically and independently. An Arts degree provides you with a unique combination of intellectual skills, knowledge and interpersonal competence that will make you highly adaptable in a constantly changing workforce.

Arts graduates are not locked into one set of skills that may become redundant in the future; they are flexible, multi-skilled critical thinkers, well prepared to meet the challenges of the modern jobs market. The Arts degree is the perfect foundation for a wide range of interesting and rewarding careers.

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EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge + Student Levy** €140.  **Payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.  Further detail  here .

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I chose to study Arts because it gives you a wide variety of subjects to choose from, so it seemed the best option for me. I hope to do a postgrad in Public Relations once I'm finished.

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Graduate College Awards honor excellence in the Creative Writing MFA Program

The Graduate College Awards, held this year on April 25, 2024, honored three individuals within the Creative Writing MFA Program for exceptional work and mentorship. Professor Mitch Wieland, Director of the Creative Writing MFA Program, received the Excellence in Graduate Mentoring Award. Ayotola Tehingbola, who graduated this year with an MFA in fiction, received the Presidential Scholar Award in Performance and Visual Arts. Caleb Merritt, a current MFA student in poetry, received the Audience Choice Award for the Three-Minute Thesis Competition. In a lovely turn of coincidence, Tehingbola nominated Professor Wieland for the mentorship award. “ I have felt supported by Mitch in these past three years,” Tehingbola said. “Mitch is a patient teacher and he front-loads the foundations. He also makes the business of writing a priority. From applying to grad school to preparing me for my job interview, Mitch was a solid.” For Professor Wieland, who helped found the MFA program at Boise State, mentorship undergirds his teaching philosophy. “ As a graduate student, I had the good fortune to study with George Garrett, a legendary writer and teacher famous for his mentorship,” Professor Wieland said. “My approach to mentorship is to be like George and pass it on. I’m very thankful Boise State recognizes all the mentorship our tireless graduate faculty does week in and week out.”

Graduate College Awards

Excellence in Graduate Mentoring Award: Professor Mitch Wieland, Director of the Creative Writing MFA Program. 

Presidential Scholar Award in Performance and Visual Arts: Ayotola Tehingbola, MFA alum

Three-Minute Thesis Competition Audience Choice Award: Caleb Merritt, MFA student 

You can learn more about the Creative Writing MFA Program here.

This degree is approved for distance education by the WSCUC.

Bachelor of Arts in English

Program planners for each option are available on the Department website or in the Department office. Students should consult with Department faculty advisors when choosing a program in English and regularly as they progress towards their degrees.

The Department of English can refer students to one of the coordinating faculty advisors. Regular office hours for all English faculty are posted near the Department office, and information sheets are available detailing which faculty members regularly advise for specific options.

ENGL 100B   , a general education foundation course, is not part of any English option. Some options permit or require courses from other departments; if approved by a faculty advisor, options may also include other courses outside English. Because some courses meet requirements in several options, students can often change options with no significant loss of credit towards the required total; students also regularly double major in two options in English.

In addition to the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in English, English majors must meet the following requirements for University graduation:

• Each lower division course counted towards the English major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A course in which a grade lower than a “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite.
• ENGL 380   , required of all English majors, must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. If a grade lower than a “C” is received, ENGL 380    must be retaken and successfully completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite.

Option in Creative Writing

(120 units)

The Creative Writing option is designed for students who wish to write as well as study fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction. Exposure to traditional and recent literature is essential for anyone seeking to master the forms and conventions of writing creatively for the literary marketplace.

This option consists of 45 units, 31 of which must be taken in the upper division, including the following:

Lower Division:

Take all of the following (11 units total):.

• ENGL 180 - Appreciation of Literature (3 units)
• ENGL 250A - Survey of English Literature (4 units)
• ENGL 250B - Survey of English Literature (4 units)
• ENGL 270A - Survey of American Literature (4 units)
• ENGL 270B - Survey of American Literature (4 units)

Take one of the following:

• ENGL 204 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction (3 units)
• ENGL 205 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction (3 units)
• ENGL 206 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry (3 units)

Upper Division:

Take one of the following courses (3 units):.

• ENGL 304 - Intermediate Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction (3 units)
• ENGL 305 - Intermediate Creative Writing: Fiction (3 units)
• ENGL 306 - Intermediate Creative Writing: Poetry (3 units)
• ENGL 307 - Intermediate Creative Writing: The Novel (3 units)

Take the following:

• ENGL 380 - Approaches to English Studies (4 units)

Take nine units from the following:

• ENGL 404 - Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction (3 units)
• ENGL 405 - Creative Writing: Short Story (3 units)
• ENGL 406 - Creative Writing: Poetry (3 units)
• ENGL 407 - Creative Writing: Novel (3 units)
• ENGL 499 - Directed Studies (1-3 units)

Take three of the following classes in recent literature, literary genres, major writers, and literary criticism:

• ENGL 340 - American Indian Literature (3 units)
• ENGL 370 - Chicana/o and Latina/o Literature (3 units)
• ENGL 385 - The Short Story (3 units)
• ENGL 386 - Poetry (3 units)
• ENGL 459 - English Literature of the Twentieth Century (1900‑Present) (3 units)
• ENGL 460 - Anglophone Postcolonial Literature (3 units)
• ENGL 466 - Irish Literature in English (3 units)
• ENGL 467A - The English Novel (3 units)
• ENGL 467B - The English Novel (3 units)
• ENGL 469 - Selected Topics - Major English Writers (4 units)
• ENGL 470 - American Ethnic Literatures (3 units)
• ENGL 474 - Twentieth-Century American Literature (3 units)
• ENGL 475 - The American Short Story (3 units)
• ENGL 476A - American Poetry (3 units)
• ENGL 476B - American Poetry (3 units)
• ENGL 477A - The American Novel (3 units)
• ENGL 477B - The American Novel (3 units)
• ENGL 478 - American Drama (3 units)
• ENGL 479 - Selected Topics - Major American Writers (4 units)

Take electives to make up a total of 45 units chosen from the classes listed above and/or any upper-division English courses.

Grad Program: MA in Creative Writing in Russian (Moscow)

Application opens February 2019

For fiction/non-fiction writers in Russian.

MA “Creative Writing”  is:

• Practical and theoretical/historical courses, such as  Creative Writing Workshop ,  Storytelling in Different Media ,  Literary Editing , Poetics of Novel and Screenwriting ;
• Unique professors and teachers, among them famous Russian writers, screenwriters and critics –  Marina Stepnova ,  Lyudmila Ulitskaya ,  Lev Danilkin ,  Sergey Gandlevsky  and  Maya Kucherskaya  as well as prominent philologists, authors of academic and non-fiction books  Oleg Lekmanov ,  Ekaterina Lyamina  and  Alexey Vdovin ;
• Participation in open readings, discussions and  literary expeditions ,  publications in students’ projects ;
• International exchange  – lectures and workshops of the leading specialists in Creative Writing, students’ exchange in the best world universities;
•  Help and support in the process of  employment  in various publishing houses, editorials, Mass Media, high schools and universities and PR;
• Creation and participation in  cultural projects ;
• Flexible timetable  enabling students to work while studying.

Our graduates already work in the best publishing houses, universities and schools in Moscow. Their writing is published in the authoritative literary magazines. Their projects (such as prize  “_Litblog”  for the best literary blogger and first Creative Writing Internet resource in Russian  “Mnogobukv” and collections of prose) have gained much attention.

Language of instruction: Russian

You can apply to non-paid place as a foreign student in February. Looking forward to seeing you at Higher School of Economics!

More information about the programme:  https://www.hse.ru/en/ma/litmaster

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Alma College Fall 2023 Dean’s List

Alma College has released the Dean’s List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2023 Fall Term. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight of which are evaluative grades, are named to the Dean’s List.

Students are listed alphabetically by their last name:

George Abner, Traverse City, Mich.

Hannah Abner, Traverse City, Mich.

Emma Adams, Valparaiso, Ind.

Elliott Ahrens, Portage, Mich.

Omar Akenkou, Bouznika, Morrocco

Gracie Allen, Alma, Mich.

Pearl Amedagbe, Ga East, Ghana

George Amoako, Accra, Ghana

Jack Anderson, Plainwell, Mich.

Carina Andrews, Plainwell, Mich.

David Apple, Elwell, Mich.

Caedmon Applegate, Midland, Mich.

Kendelle Aprati, Bolingbrook, Ill.

Archey Archambault, Gaylord, Mich.

Amelia Arnold, East Lansing, Mich.

Matt Arrigoni, Cottrellville, Mich.

Alexa Ashley, Lansing, Mich.

Marwa Assiad, Agadir, Morocco

Ava Atchinson, Elwell, Mich.

Owen Atienza, Livonia, Mich.

Antonio Avila, Batavia, Ill.

Miranda Avolio, Canton, Mich.

Olivia Ayers, Durand, Mich.

Lydia Back, Clarkston, Mich.

Elise Bacon, Petoskey, Mich.

Amanda Baker, Sparta, Mich.

Rachel Bakker, Alma, Mich.

Calvin Ball, Hudsonville, Mich.

Phillip Banner, Boyne City, Mich.

Andrew Barrett, Howell, Mich.

Gerrit Barth, Midland, Mich.

Jason Beaudoin, Petoskey, Mich.

Brock Beaudrie, Trenton, Mich.

Nathan Bebeau, Livonia, Mich.

Gracelyn Bebow, St. Louis, Mich.

Hiba Belhaj, Rabat, Morocco

Faith Bell, Auburn, Mich.

Katie Bell, Melvindale, Mich.

Brandon Bellant, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Jenna Belmas, Byron, Mich.

Destina Belt Schatzer, Bay City, Mich.

Mohamed Ben Trad, Tunis, Tunisia

Riley Bender, Springfield, Ohio

Krysta Bennett, Howard City, Mich.

Mackenzie Bennetts, Farmington Hills, Mich.

Andrew Benton, Oscoda, Mich.

Trenton Bergey, Alma, Mich.

Gabrielle Berry, Rockford, Mich.

Brooklyn Bigard, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Sydney Birch, Midland, Mich.

Bryce Birchmeier, Grand Blanc, Mich.

Evdokia Blysniuk, Royal Oak, Mich.

Sarah Bollinger, Beaver Falls, Pa.

Jeffrey Bonomo, Naperville, Ill.

Luke Booth, Montague, Mich.

Madison Bott, Hudsonville, Mich.

Justin Boughner, Gaylord, Mich.

Gabriel Bourdeau, Dryden, Mich.

Kolbey Boyd, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Morgan Brandau, Cheboygan, Mich.

Lauren Brawt, Sanford, Mich.

Mason Breitschuh, Commerce Township, Mich.

Anthony Brenes, Midland, Mich.

Ella Bright, Sturgis, Mich.

Anakin Brittain, Davison, Mich.

Morgan Brow, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Caden Brown, Lapeer, Mich.

Lily Brown, Davison, Mich.

Kirsten Browne, Haslet, Tex.

Isabell Bryans, Buchanan, Mich.

Carly Buchanan, Ortonville, Mich.

Faith Buckingham, Saginaw, Mich.

Grace Buckingham, Saginaw, Mich.

Olivia Bunce, Whites Creek, Tenn.

Bronson Bupp, Alma, Mich.

Alyssa Burger, Kawkawlin, Mich.

Thomas Burns, Detroit, Mich.

Nevea Bush, Wyoming, Mich.

Addisyn Calcamuggio, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Jacob Campbell, Grass Lake, Mich.

Madie Carandang, Troy, Mich.

Catie Carey, Cadillac, Mich.

Lottie Carman, Sumner, Mich.

Lily Carney, Plymouth, Mich.

Jack Cataldo, Pinckney, Mich.

Lili Catrell, Shepherd, Mich.

Robin Caven, St. Louis, Mich.

Khalil Allah Chalouati, Tunis, Tunisia

Leah Chvojka, Elwell, Mich.

Jordan Cleveland, Alma, Mich.

Taylor Cleveland, Alma, Mich.

Lauren Cline, Newport, Mich.

Anne Cobble, Oxford, Mich.

Colin Coffey, Midland, Mich.

Brielle Collins, Sheridan, Mich.

Joseph Colucci, Clinton Township, Mich.

Madeline Combs, Highland, Mich.

Claire Conboy, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Dallas Conn, Ithaca, Mich.

Isabelle Conn, Allen Park, Mich.

Sophia Cooney, Ludington, Mich.

Carlee Corinth, Newberry, Mich.

Gabriella Corson, Tecumseh, Mich.

Joseph Cosentino, Plainfield, Ill.

Taylor Cotter, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Jonathan Couch, Alma, Mich.

Sam Couch, Alma, Mich.

Brenden Coulter, Roscommon, Mich.

Courtney Cowen, Port Washington, Wis.

Connor Cracium, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Scott Crawford, Grand Blanc, Mich.

Danica Crews, Ypsilanti, Mich.

Carter Crow, Dorr, Mich.

Ian Cruttenden, Alma, Mich.

Ella Cusack, Ada, Mich.

Darcy Daenzer, Traverse City, Mich.

Jacqueline Daigneault, Bath, Mich.

Carson Daill, Monclova, Ohio

Jennifer Dake, Lansing, Mich.

Andrei Danca, Williamsburg, Mich.

Hallie Dancer, Washington, Okla.

Koen Davies, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Trinidy Davis, Detroit, Mich.

Abigail Dawes, DeWitt, Mich.

Zoe Dawson, Farmington, Mich.

Joseph Debski, Comstock Park, Mich.

Sophia Dech, Coopersville, Mich.

Adam Deeter, Freeland, Mich.

Cody Deisler, Empire, Mich.

Alexa Dekorte, Clawson, Mich.

Tyler Demory, Mio, Mich.

Cael Dempsey, Lincoln, Nebr.

Owen Denk, Webberville, Mich.

Easton Denton, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Alyssa Dickieson, Dearborn, Mich.

Benjamin Dickieson, Dearborn, Mich.

Emily Dimock, Shelbyville, Mich.

Grace Doherty, Ada, Mich.

Kali Donnelly, Shingleton, Mich.

Grant Douglas, Midland, Mich.

Mary Draher, Ovid, Mich.

Anya Drewnicki, Warren, Mich.

Katherine Dunaway, Chicago, Ill.

Julia Duncan, South Lyon, Mich.

Alexis Dykstra, Hudsonville, Mich.

Cassidee Easey, Hastings, Mich.

Sarah Ebel, Brighton, Mich.

Taha Ebrahim, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Leland Edelyn, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Christopher Edwards, Sterling Heights, Mich.

Jackson Eelbode, Macomb, Mich.

Josh Elliott, Freeland, Mich.

Regan Elliott, Olivet, Mich.

Moss Ely, Okemos, Mich.

Alexandra Erbe, Mason, Mich.

Blake Esselink, Richmond, Mich.

Laiken Ex, Sterling, Mich.

Connor Feighan, Woodland, Mich.

Anna Fein, Dorr, Mich.

Nathan Feld, Troy, Mich.

Mallory Fenskie, Midland, Mich.

Jushawn Ferrell Jr, Waterford, Mich.

Elijah Festerling, Allegan, Mich.

Emma Figlewicz, Plainfield, Ill.

Allie Fish, Belmont, Mich.

Bernardo Flores, Quito, Ecuador

Grace Fosmore, Maple City, Mich.

Caden Fournier, Livonia, Mich.

Jordan Fox, Lake City, Mich.

Michael Fox, Sumner, Mich.

Shauna Friesen, Ithaca, Mich.

Thomas Frink, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Grace Fryer, Wyoming, Mich.

Paul Gadde, Alma, Mich.

Amanda Garcia, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Evelyn Garver, Harbor Springs, Mich.

Saron Gebregziabhier, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ava Gilbert, Rockford, Mich.

Alivia Giles, Wheeler, Mich.

Katelyn Ginopolis, Highland, Mich.

Evie Glaves, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Reagan Gleason, Brookston, Ind.

Skylar Glotfelter, Swartz Creek, Mich.

Killian Glover, Alma, Mich.

Grant Goetschy, Laingsburg, Mich.

Joseph Gonzales, St. Charles, Mich.

Brant Goodpaster, Hamilton, Mich.

Owen Gornicki, Midland, Mich.

Victoria Gotaas, Alma, Mich.

Grace Gottschalk, Granville, Ohio

Kelly Graczyk, Warren, Mich.

Trevor Grandy, Hemlock, Mich.

Sophie Grant, Belfast, Ireland

Dalron Gray, Manistee, Mich.

Ryan Gray, Chandler, Ariz.

Kathleen Gregones, Westland, Mich.

Hannah Grewe, DeWitt, Mich.

Neva Griffin, Clarkston, Mich.

Elaina Gross, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Faron Grossman, Midland, Mich.

Cole Grunwald, New Boston, Mich.

Wassim Guerfali, Ariana, Tunisia

Kylie Guerriero, Farmington Hills, Mich.

Yuhao Guo, Florence, Ala.

Hannah Gyolai, New Boston, Mich.

Abigail Haag, Midland, Mich.

George Hageage IV, Midland, Mich.

Widad Hajji, Casablanca, Morocco

Dalton Hall, Centerburg, Ohio

Faith Hall, Zeeland, Mich.

Holly Hall, Armada, Mich.

Kylie Halverson, Ada, Mich.

Mariem Hamdi, Nabeul, Tunisia

Karri Hamilton, Cadillac, Mich.

Maddie Hamina, Roscommon, Mich.

Walter Hancock, Southgate, Mich.

Matthew Hanson, White Lake, Mich.

Christina Harbin, Gaylord, Mich.

Kelli Harbin, Harper Woods, Mich.

Aidan Harris, Livonia, Mich.

Alyssa Hart, Clinton, Ill.

Ally Harvey, Freeland, Mich.

Lauren Heard, Flat Rock, Mich.

Robert Heemer, Holt, Mich.

Korbin Heitzman, Hailey, Ida.

Madison Henegar, Temperance, Mich.

Shayla Hengesbach, Westphalia, Mich.

Morgan Henson, Norton Shores, Mich.

Alexander Herin, Trenton, Mich.

Audrey Hester, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Brooke Hetherington, Edmore, Mich.

Sofia Heuerman, Madison Heights, Mich.

Ayden Hibdon, St. Clair Shores, Mich.

Abby Hill, Escanaba, Mich.

Kyleigh Hill, Waukesha, Wis.

George Hillard, Jasper, Mich.

Claire Hipps, St. Johns, Mich.

Weston Hirvela, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Elinor Hnizda, Midland, Mich.

Tyler Hoag, Owosso, Mich.

Minori Hoda, Nara, Japan

Jacee Hoffman, Howard City, Mich.

Kylie Hofstra, Zeeland, Mich.

Grace Holland, Perrinton, Mich.

Isaiah Hollimon, Inkster, Mich.

Calani Holmes, Kenai, Alas.

Clara Holtry, Holt, Mich.

Corbin Holtz, Eastpointe, Mich.

Jenna Holzinger, Sanford, Mich.

Megan Hope, Boyne Falls, Mich.

Melody Horne, Otter Lake, Mich.

Tyler Horstman, Findlay, Ohio

Morgan Horvath, Big Rapids, Mich.

Calli Hotter, Romeo, Mich.

Isabel House, Rosebush, Mich.

Charlotte Howald, Freeland, Mich.

Elli Howard, Freeland, Mich.

Sheldon Huff, Johannesburg, Mich.

Elizabeth Huggler, Otisville, Mich.

Ziayra Hulbert, Spencerville, Ind.

Madison Humphrey, Cincinnati, Ohio

Gene Huskey, Washington Township, Mich.

Alice Hutchins, Rockford, Mich.

Stephen Hyde, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Iasmina Idris, Elektrostal, Russia

Emerson Inzeo, Moraga, Calif.

Emily Isabell, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Aaron Jaciuk, Southgate, Mich.

Elijah Jackson, Grayling, Mich.

Katelyn Jacot, Flint, Mich.

Hunter Jaffray, China, Mich.

Noah Janssen, Mattawan, Mich.

Cameron Jarrett, Ortonville, Mich.

Isabella Jelus, Broomall, Pa.

Siyeon Jeong, Cheongju-Si, South Korea

Jacob Jerome, Sumner, Mich.

Jonathan Jeter, Marietta, Ga.

Alexis John, St. Helen, Mich.

Cassandra Johnson, Kingsley, Mich.

Vincent Johnson, Big Rapids, Mich.

Thomas Johnstone, Midland, Mich.

Cameron Jones, West Bloomfield, Mich.

Emiyah Jones, Dearborn Heights, Mich.

Aidan Judsen, Three Rivers, Mich.

Heather Kaatz, Ludington, Mich.

Ashley Kailbourne, Elsie, Mich.

Cadence Kaminske, Brownstown, Mich.

Addison Kaminski, Bruce Township, Mich.

Andrew Kanary, Grayling, Mich.

Monica Karagozian, Allen Park, Mich.

Alexander Kavalick, Macomb, Mich.

Kayla Keller, Owosso, Mich.

Ava Kelly, Rogers City, Mich.

Mikaylyn Kenney, Pentwater, Mich.

Rebecca Kenny, Shepherd, Mich.

Reagan Keyser, Hemlock, Mich.

Nishant Khairnar, Dhule, India

Brenna Kilby, Frankenmuth, Mich.

Evan King, Midland, Mich.

Jett King, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Ainsley Kinney, Fort Gratiot, Mich.

Matthew Kinney, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Justin Kissling, Manistee, Mich.

Sean Kittle, Montrose, Mich.

Jacob Kluk, Macomb, Mich.

Eoin Knight, Midland, Mich.

Rebecca Kobylas, Milford, Mich.

Kevin Koenn, Dexter, Mich.

Paige Kohler, Northport, Mich.

Maria Kolb, Alma, Mich.

Rachel Kostrzewa, Grosse Pointe Park, Mich.

Rylee Koutz, St. Louis, Mich.

Emily Kraenzlein, Midland, Mich.

Yassine Kraiem, Tunis, Tunisia

Maxim Kraniak, Royal Oak, Mich.

Annalise Kreza, Canton, Mich.

Gage Krueger, Jennison, Mich.

Megan Krueger, Grosse Ile, Mich.

Helena Kucera, White Lake, Mich.

Ryan Kugelman, Trenton, Mich.

Karly Kushner, White Lake, Mich.

Braxton Lamey, Ithaca, Mich.

Jaelyn Lance-Trout, Bath, Mich.

Emily Lanning, Cincinnati, Ohio

Salma Laraichi, Meknes, Morrocco

Kylee Lary, Redford, Mich.

Jake Lasceski, St. Johns, Mich.

Jaycie LaValley, Macomb, Mich.

Ella Lavey, East Lansing, Mich.

Toby Layson, Washington, Mich.

Victoria Lecureux, Breckenridge, Mich.

Sarah Leen, Sandusky, Mich.

Natalie Legge, Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich.

Leia Lehrer, Milford, Mich.

Samuel Leppien, Alma, Mich.

Brooke LeRoux, Norton Shores, Mich.

Bizz Leslie, Middleton, Mich.

Megan Leslie, Gowen, Mich.

Barry Lester, Sandusky, Mich.

Kylie Lewis, Grand Blanc, Mich.

Chunren Lian, Beijing, China

Luke Lindsay, Chesterfield, Mich.

McKenna Lindsay, Chesterfield, Mich.

Jack Lockerbie, Hickory Corners, Mich.

Derek Long, Kalkaska, Mich.

Sydney Lopez, Oscoda, Mich.

Tess Lord, Alma, Mich.

Ruth Losey, Woodhull, Ill.

Sophia Lowe, Alma, Mich.

Grace Ludema, Holland, Mich.

Marissa Luzac, Riverview, Mich.

Houssam Maarouf, Fez, Morrocco

Bailey Mack, Eaton Rapids, Mich.

Briar-Rose Mackey, Saline, Mich.

Will Maginity, Boyne City, Mich.

Alexandria Mahoney, Chesaning, Mich.

Lily Malamis, Livonia, Mich.

Alina Malinowski, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Nick Malish, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Thomas Manko, Almont, Mich.

Jerrica Marietti, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Alexis Marquardt, Highland, Mich.

Kyleigh Martin, Whitehall, Mich.

Tristan Martin, Sanford, Mich.

Charlie Martyn, Breckenridge, Mich.

Ellie Martyn, Breckenridge, Mich.

Sarah Marzolino, Ypsilanti, Mich.

T.O. Maxima, Mableton, Ga.

Colleen May, Alma, Mich.

Lauren McCarthy, Petoskey, Mich.

Carter McCave, Jackson, Mich.

Braylon McDonald, Harper Woods, Mich.

Cassandra McGaugh, Midland, Mich.

Rileigh McGeorge, Eagle, Mich.

Shannon McGlynn, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Courtney McPhail, Madison Heights, Mich.

Caden McPhillips, Midland, Mich.

Madelaine McShannock, Harbor Springs, Mich.

Carter Melonio, Waterford, Mich.

Madilynn Mendez, Dearborn, Mich.

Haley Menghini, Holland, Mich.

Evan Metiva, Midland, Mich.

Madalyn Metzmaker, St. Johns, Mich.

Walker Michaels, Allegan, Mich.

Ashlyn Michalski, DeWitt, Mich.

Brodrick Miller, St. Johns, Mich.

Elizabeth Miller, Pelkie, Mich.

Kerri Miller, St. Johns, Mich.

Nicole Milligan, Holland, Mich.

Mia Minniti, Novi, Mich.

Regan Mockerman, Wyoming, Mich.

Ella Mondroski, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Isabelle Monroe, Gaylord, Mich.

Zayne Moore, Morley, Mich.

Landen Moore-Pierce, Flushing, Mich.

Brian Morgan, Houghton Lake, Mich.

Luke Morris, Canton, Mich.

Laura Morrison, Middleton, Mich.

Grant Mossburg, Britton, Mich.

Dalanie Mott, Alma, Mich.

Madison Mudge, Twin Lake, Mich.

Elizabeth Mukurazita, Minneapolis, Minn.

Kennedy Mullen, Anchorage, Alas.

Kaylyn Myers, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Jason Naumcheff, Mancelona, Mich.

Elle Neal, Grass Valley, Calif.

Taylor Neeb, Weidman, Mich.

Megan Neeley, West Bloomfield, Mich.

Cade Nelson, Brookston, Ind.

Emma Nelson, Breckenridge, Mich.

Noel Nelson, Adrian, Mich.

Madison Neu, Traverse City, Mich.

Emma Neyer, Alma, Mich.

Jillian Nicholson, Findlay, Ohio

Sebastian Nolte, Royal Oak, Mich.

Jenna Nyman, Midland, Mich.

Brooke Nysen, St. Clair Shores, Mich.

Oisin O’Grady, Hubbardston, Mich.

David O’Rourke, Holland, Mich.

Madi Ogle, Alma, Mich.

Charlayne-Aye Olegario, Trenton, Mich.

Aishat Ostanbekova, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Chloe Pace, Dearborn Heights, Mich.

Payne Pace, Howell, Mich.

Bradley Pairgin, Roseville, Mich.

Miranda Patterson, South Bend, Ind.

Emily Patzkowsky, Mattawan, Mich.

Merissa Peavey, Carrollton, Mich.

Helen Pendleton, Midland, Mich.

Lynzee Penn, White Lake, Mich.

Emily Perkins, Fife Lake, Mich.

Samantha Peterson, Ada, Mich.

Sylvia Peterson, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Shadain Pink, Petoskey, Mich.

Mackayla Pirie, Midland, Mich.

Abby Plementosh, Owosso, Mich.

Mya Pofahl, Petoskey, Mich.

Zach Poff, St. Johns, Mich.

Robert Preni, Westland, Mich.

Amelia Price, Milford, Mich.

Anthony Primavera, Winter Haven, Fla.

Matthew Przepiora, Bay City, Mich.

Nicholas Przeslawski, Farmington, Mich.

Elena Psetas, Saginaw, Mich.

Karolina Pucek, Wittstock/Dosse, Germany

Brenner Quick, Grand Ledge, Mich.

Austin Radtke, Washington, Mich.

Brooke Rafko, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Autumn Rath, Alma, Mich.

Mike Ravn, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Jayden Rawlin, Traverse City, Mich.

Jett Reimers, Traverse City, Mich.

Thomas Rhyner, Three Rivers, Mich.

Easton Rich, Lowell, Mich.

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College of Arts and Letters - University of Notre Dame

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• • Rating 4.5 out of 5   2 reviews

Doctoral Student: The faculty at Notre Dame is excellent. The student to professor ratio makes for a wonderful one to one interaction between students and teachers. At Notre Dame, my interests, dreams, goals, research and career path matter. I loved this most. I feel taken seriously and supported with every possible resources for my mental, academic and career success. One gets many opportunities to grow talents through research, and presentations with helpful and supportive feedback from students and professors. For these reasons, I find it a place to be! On the down side, the weather is at first always a challenge for one who is not used to the harsh and gloomy midwestern winter. ... Read 2 reviews

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Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Rackham School of Graduate Studies

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• • Rating 5 out of 5   3 reviews

Master's Student: I was nervous about attending a prestigious school like The University of Michigan but once classes started I realized that I had made the right decision. Tuition is very expensive but I love my professors and I believe that I am getting the best education in the country! ... Read 3 reviews

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Krieger School of Arts & Sciences

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Master's Student: I have yet to enroll for Fall 2023 after receiving my acceptance letter due to a delay in my need-based financial aid from JHU. However the Homewood Campus in Baltimore is beautiful and my Student Advisor, Alexis has been extremely helpful in initiating my enrollment process and answering all of my questions in a timely matter. My intended Advanced Academic Program is the accelerated (2 semester), dual-modality, 40-credit M.S. in Biotechnology, Biodefense concentration. All of the anticipated course subjects are diverse and there's even a customizable core lab course on campus (at least until Summer 2024). I can't wait and I wish you all the best in your search for academic programs or professional certifications. ... Read 19 reviews

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Master's Student: I am enrolled specifically in the Magazine concentration. My professors have all been helpful with helping me succeed and are willing to stay back to go over something I don't understand. There are multiple points of resources at this program. A director is your main academic advisor. Aside from that, there is a pitch specialist to assist with freelancing and two wonderful career advisors. They help with setting up mingle sessions, job fairs, and internship talks. As of now, I haven't had bad experiences, however, I will say that the program is expensive and is an awkward three semesters. Those two things aren't ideal, however, its not too much of a dealbreaker. ... Read 10 reviews

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Liberal Arts and Sciences - University of Florida

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Master's Student: Overall, the University of Florida seems to be a great school as far as rankings and attendance rates go. Despite the political turmoil going on in the state of Florida, there seems to be a relatively strong student body of undergraduate students. Graduate students, however, are less cohesive. Likely due to politics, our graduate student union is in jeopardy, and it is so difficult to get the union membership to 60%. In the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Law, we have a very low union membership status, which is somewhat ironic considering the nature of our disciplines. The demands of balancing an assistantship and academic career are exhausting, and even more so with limited resources (financial, emotional, etc.). The faculty turnover in the dept. is also insane, likely due to the political situation that seems to be driving out all faculty members of color. Lastly, financial support is incredibly limited. All things aside, the education that I am receiving is appropriate. ... Read 1 review

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College of Letters & Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Alum: Aside from being really cold, UW-Madison is a great school. Needless to say, it is one of the top schools in the U.S. with a beautiful campus that has Lake Mendota and a lot of student life to enjoy. Academic was really good too, but given how the city is college town, you can feel the emptiness when students go back home during summer break. It is known as party school too with Mifflin Street Block Party. But it is also highly academically renowned school. So you can make your campus life as fun or as beneficial as you can. There are many gyms and libraries that can handle 40k + students. In addition, you have to check out Camp Randall, the football stadium and attend The MadHatters A Cappella show. I really miss this campus except for the weather. State street has many diverse restaurants that are authentic and delicious. One of the best campuses in the world. ... Read 9 reviews

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College of Arts and Sciences - University of Miami

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Master's Student: I am in graduate school and needed something online but also wanted something that was going to challenge me and provide me with a step further than my undergrad school provided. I compared many MPA programs and chose the University of Miami because the program was so similar to the in-person MPA program, taught by the same professors, and included the same courses. While entirely online, I have come to know my fellow graduate students and come to know the faculty in each of the courses I have taken. I'm currently half-way through the program and cannot wait to complete this degree! ... Read 6 reviews

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College of Liberal Arts - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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College of Humanities and Social Sciences - NC State University

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• • Rating 5 out of 5   1 review

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RALEIGH, NC ,

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Meet Llayna and Saniah Maul: Twins with unique passions are Godby valedictorian, salutatorian

Llayna and Saniah Maul, 17, are identical twins, but under the surface, they are totally different.

Saniah is drawn to pinks and bright colors. Llayna loves darker hues like black.

Llayna enjoys writing creative stories about gothic horror. Saniah has a passion for fashion.

Their personalities differ but they both share a love for learning.

On May 22, the twins will graduate from Amos P. Godby High School with Llayna as valedictorian, the top-ranked student in a class, and Saniah as salutatorian, the student who ranks second highest.

"We are very intrinsically motivated," Saniah said. "A lot of people think the work I put in is for grades or the accolades but it's not. My passion for learning drives me, I just want to do the best that I can."

"I don't work for the grades, they just come on their own."

After starting high school in 2020 remotely through the Florida Virtual School, the twins transferred to Godby High in 2022 and began taking dual enrollment classes at Tallahassee Community College.

At Godby, they excelled in their academic classes and joined extracurriculars, like the theater club, and were inducted into the National Honor Society.

Their most recent joint achievement was performing at the Florida Thespian Festival in Tampa with Godby's theater troupe in the school's one-act show "Rumpelstiltskin," which won several awards.

"They are amazing individuals and creative. They are both very different even though they're twins and they're very hardworking. I am going to miss them both very much," said Randi Lundgren, Godby's theater teacher.

Their parents, James and Annie Leonard, said they got an early start on educating their girls, often playing music and reading to them while they were still in cribs.

"This isn't a surprise, because in our house the importance of family and education has always been a priority. I believe the foundation to a good education is an early start," said Annie Leonard, her husband sitting next to her.

"They really like being challenged, in a good way, of course, and I like that. They don't settle," said James Leonard, a grocery employee. "They try to learn as much as they can."

The parents, who also have two adult sons, see their daughters as an inspiration. That is why Annie, a stay-at-home mom, who also graduated from Godby High, has decided to pursue a career in teaching. She's taking classes online with Western Governor's University.

"The way they learn has inspired me to become a teacher, because I feel like the stuff I did with them when they were smaller kind of fueled their love for learning and I just want to bounce that off some more kids," she said.

The twins expressed gratitude to their parents for instilling within them an understanding that a free public education is a privilege.

"People really spend their whole lives working for things that we can learn for free, especially people from our demographic who were once barred from having access to education, so why not take advantage of it," Llayna said.

The twins are both nominated for Leon County's Best and Brightest class of 2024 , with Saniah in the arts category, and Llayna in the English language arts category. Winners will be announced May 15 during a ceremony at the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

Saniah Maul: The 'bubbly' one

Her parents call her their "bubbly baby," full of energy and contagious joy.

Saniah plans to start at Florida A&M University in the fall as a junior majoring in Animal Science Industry. She says she wants to be a wildlife veterinarian and, later on, a science teacher.

"I like zoology, really. Animals are just so different and I love them," Saniah said.

According to her mother, Saniah is a "doer," meaning if she has a desire to do something, she executes it immediately, no planning necessary.

She holds two Advanced Placement Scholar Awards and a community service award from Godby High.

Llayna Maul: The meticulous writer

Llayna likes structure and, before she does anything, she makes a plan which is why she hasn't decided which university she'll attend, but she knows she wants to major in psychology.

"I'm still weighing all my options," she said. "I think that learning about the science of why people do the things that they do is really interesting."

Llayna enjoys reading and writing gothic and horror stories, and as president of TCC's creative writing club, she focuses her entries on those themes. She is a recipient of the Yale Book Award, which is given to students who excel in English language arts and literature.

Their parents said they support their girls no matter what, and they know brighter things await them in the future.

"I am going to support my kids in whatever they want to do, wherever they want to go, wherever they feel like they can learn the most, because I know that learning is their first priority," James Leonard said.

Alaijah Brown covers children & families for the Tallahassee Democrat. She can be reached at  [email protected] .