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!
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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!
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 →
MAWP’s Megan Krone has a new book out via Bloomsbury in July titled Navigating the Dissertation Writing Process: Finding Your Path from First Drafts to Submission. The book is “a supportive guide for the unique academic task of writing a doctoral dissertation.” Esther Choy, a member of the MFA program, has a new book out via HaperCollins Leadership in May, titled Winning Without Persuading: A New Framework for Leading with Curiosity and Story Discovery. The book offers an approach on leadership storytelling that is built on revealing stories beneath the surface that “change everything.” Congrats… Read Article →
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… Read Article →
Thank you SO much to everyone who came out last night to support our first grad reading series at Uncommon Ground! It was so special to get together, share our work and support each other. We hope to host a monthly series, so stay tuned for more information on upcoming readings, and how to get involved.
Chris Tran, a graduate student in the MAWP program, had her poem “Look At Us” published in the Chicago Sun-Times this past weekend. The poem is a response to the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE officials and a tribute to her: Say her name, / Renee Nicole Good. / Remember her name, / Renee Nicole Good. / Look at us and insist / All of this is meant for good. You brand her a domestic terrorist, / But herein lies: / Beloved mother and wife / Daughter / Neighbor / Poet Justify your murder /… Read Article →
The photos are in! Click here to view the photos from Friday’s Spring English Conference & Celebration! (And thanks again to everyone who attended, presented, and/or participated in this special annual event!)
Join us Friday, May 16, for the English Department’s biggest event of the year—our Spring English Conference & Celebration! In addition to presentations from Literary Studies and Creative Writing student panelists, this event will also feature a networking opportunity and career discussion with DePaul English alumni, work from MFA students, and an awards ceremony where high-achieving English students will be recognized with certificates. (There will also be a celebration cake, morning refreshments, and a buffet-style lunch!) Scroll down to view our full schedule of events and other conference materials! What is the Spring English Conference?… Read Article →
We frequently keep you updated on calls for submissions from other journals and institutions; but today, we’re very excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions to the English department’s very own Spring English Conference! This year, the Spring Conference will be held in conjunction with the annual MFA reading and the English awards ceremony, combining three of the department’s most important events. The Conference & Celebration will be held on May 16. It will also feature an alumni panel. Scroll down for more details! What is the Spring English Conference? The Spring English Conference… Read Article →