The M.A. in English, M.A. in Literature and Publishing, M.A. in Writing and Publishing, and M.F.A. in Writing and Publishing programs are offering Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS) to recognize the outstanding academic achievement of students in the English department’s three graduate programs. Partial Tuition Scholarships provide a partial reimbursement for tuition paid for 2026 Autumn graduate courses in English taken toward the MAE, MALP, MAWP, and MFA degrees. You are eligible to apply for a PTS award if: · You have already completed at least two English graduate courses toward your MAE/MALP, MAWP, or MFA… Read Article →
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An Inconvenient Hour: Prose, Poetry, & Coffee is a reading series taking place on Saturdays at Monarch Community Cafe in Rogers Park. Their next event will take place on October 10th at 6 PM and feature, among other authors, DePaul professor Gazmend Kapllani. Professor Kapllani has authored two collections of poetry in Albanian and four novels written in both Greek and Albanian, in addition to numerous scholarly essays. His work centers on themes of migration, border, totalitarianism, and Balkan history.
Anna Sortino, 2019 graduate of DePaul’s MAWP program and a lifelong Cubs fan, threw out the first pitch at a Cubs game this week. Her novels center on disabled characters living their lives and falling in love and have earned national recognition. Sortino’s books have won an ALA Schneider Family Book Award Honor, the Yellowhammer Young Adult Book Award, and the Garden State Teen Book Award, and have earned starred reviews from the likes of Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and many others. Released last may, Sortino’s latest book titled Stops Along the Way, is described by… Read Article →
Is reading in a death spiral? Students, alumni and faculty make the case for why books matter more than ever in the age of TikTok and ChatGPT. Plus, read faculty and alumni profiles, the accomplishments of students, alumni and faculty, a look at this year’s English Conference, and more! Check out the full newsletter here: https://www.flipsnack.com/dpuenglish/depaul-university-english-department-spring-newsletter-2026
The Chicago Writers Showcase is back next month to celebrate upcoming releases from Chicago Authors, including DePaul English faculty Kathleen Rooney. The event takes place on Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Haymarket House, and you can RSVP here. Here’s the full lineup:
Hi everyone! We are so excited to host our Annual Spring English Conference on Friday, May 15. Please see below for the full conference schedule, and please come out to enjoy the different panels and celebrations!
Paul Booth, an MFA alumni (’25) and a professor of Digital Communication and Media Arts at DePaul University, was recently published in Cosmic Horror Monthly for his story The Sound of Moonlight. The story is only in print, but you can read it below: Congrats, Paul!
Esther Choy, a graduate student in the MAWP program, was featured in NBC Chicago yesterday for the release of her new book Winning Without Persuading. Congrats, Esther! Watch the full interview here.
Katelyn Welsh, a graduate student in the MAWP program, was recently featured in CBS for being the first pole vaulter on DePaul University’s track and field team. Check out the full story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/depaul-university-pole-vaulter-katelyn-welsh/ Congratulations, Katelyn!
Alumni Timothy J. Hillegonds will visit DePaul on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. in ALH 103 to discuss his new book, And You Will Call It Fate. See below for more information:
Thank you so much to everyone who participated and shared their work for the 2nd iteration of the Graduate Reading Series on Thursday, April 2, and to those who came out to support! It was such a special evening with readings in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Stay tuned for information on the next reading!
Join us for another Graduate Reading Series at Uncommon Ground (3800 North Clark Street) on Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. The event will feature seven graduate writers in the MAWP/MFA programs, who will share their works of poetry or short prose. It’s a wonderful opportunity for fellow writers and readers to come together and celebrate creative storytelling! The reading is free and open to the public, but requires registration here to secure a seat. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the reading will begin at 7 p.m. Contact Kendall Polidori at kpolidor@depaul.edu with any questions or for information… Read Article →