Creative Writing Programs at UCA

Louise Glück, The Art of Poetry No. 115 “Anyone who writes is a seeker. You look at a blank page and you’re seeking. That role is assigned to us and never removed.”

And, that's a wrap! Another year navigated, another batch of newly minted alums with degrees in creative writing. Wahoooooooooooza! We couldn't catch them all, but we managed to wrangle a few for a celebratory pic. Congratulations to all!

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And with that ArkaText 2026 has come to a close!

An immense thank you to Alice Driver, Toni Garcia-Butler, Frank Thurmond, and all of the UCA students who attended and read at the Creative Writing Club Open Mic! We appreciate the time you took to share your experience with the students at UCA!

For information on future events like ArkaText, be sure to follow up !

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Congratulations to our own Dr. Jennifer Case who has been awarded one of this year's 25 Catalyze™ fellowships! This grant is sponsored by Mid-America Arts Alliance and combines unrestricted funding with cohort-based professional development and mentorship, supporting artists at critical moments in their practice.

Link to press release in comments.

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We celebrate Dr. Stephanie Vanderslice’s retirement at the end of this semester. If you are in the area, please join us in WTH 331 on Tues, 4/21, between 1:30 - 3:00pm (drop in) to bid her adieu! If you are afar, I’m sure she would love to hear from you.

Her email (for about 1 month) will remain [email protected]. After that, look her up on this platform to send her a message of appreciation.

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