Category: Latest News
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CSU’s Creative Writing MFA program: poetry, prose and the art of mentorship
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Read More: CSU’s Creative Writing MFA program: poetry, prose and the art of mentorshipWith a small cohort size and opportunities for mentorship, the program has produced award-winning alumni who are thriving in their literary careers.
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CSU playwright debuts world premiere at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
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Read More: CSU playwright debuts world premiere at Denver Center for the Performing ArtsAdapted from Nina McConigley’s award-winning collection of short stories, ‘Cowboys and East Indians’ follows a family struggling with the expectations and culture collisions of moving from India to Wyoming.
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Dr. Julia Schleck arrives at CSU English as newest leader
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Read More: Dr. Julia Schleck arrives at CSU English as newest leaderAn experienced and talented leader, Dr. Julia Schleck brings a deep commitment to the humanities and a collaborative spirit that we’re excited to have guiding CSU’s English department.
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Celebrate CLA! faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2025
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Read More: Celebrate CLA! faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2025The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty and staff for 2025.
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Matthew Cooperman named 2025 Guggenheim Fellow
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Read More: Matthew Cooperman named 2025 Guggenheim FellowThere have only been six Guggenheim Fellows in CSU’s history, including three from the English department’s MFA Creative Writing Program.
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Kjerstin Thorson named dean of CSU’s College of Liberal Arts
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Read More: Kjerstin Thorson named dean of CSU’s College of Liberal ArtsThorson previously served as the associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University.
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CSU professor selected to represent Colorado at 2024 National Book Festival
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Read More: CSU professor selected to represent Colorado at 2024 National Book FestivalVisiting Assistant Professor Vauhini Vara has been selected as one of two authors to represent Colorado’s local literary heritage.
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Assistant Professor of English Nina McConigley named a finalist for 2024 National Magazine Award
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Read More: Assistant Professor of English Nina McConigley named a finalist for 2024 National Magazine AwardNina McConigley, assistant professor in the Department of English, has been named a finalist for a 2024 National Magazine Award for three of her columns published in High Country News.
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CSU College of Liberal Arts Dean Ben Withers leaves large impact
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Read More: CSU College of Liberal Arts Dean Ben Withers leaves large impactAfter eight years at CSU, the College of Liberal Arts dean heads to Iowa State University as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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CSU playwrights in the spotlight for Colorado New Play Summit
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Read More: CSU playwrights in the spotlight for Colorado New Play SummitFor both CSU Assistant Professor Nina McConigley and Visiting Assistant Professor Vauhini Vara the DCPA event will be the first time seeing their writing translated to the stage.