The Zell Visiting Writers Series Offers Something for Everyone

It’s five-thirty on a Thursday night. While most people in Ann Arbor are on their way home from class or work, a few dozen people have stopped at the art museum. Sitting in the UMMA’s Stern auditorium are students, faculty, and local community members taking time out of their busy lives to listen to someone Read More …

A Summer in Northern Michigan – GLACE Summer Program

As residents of the state of Michigan, whether that be temporarily or permanently, living in a state surrounded by the Great Lakes is something we can often take for granted. The Great Lakes have a lot to offer and so many Michigan students might spend their entire time in the state without experiencing them. That’s Read More …

English 344 (Writing for Publication/Public Writing) Introduces Students to Modern-Day Journalism

The English department at the University of Michigan is one of the best of its kind. It offers a wide array of classes exploring different genres and periods of literature as well as specialty classes focusing on topics ranging from social issues to nature conservation. On top of its broad course listings, the department also Read More …

Unleashing the Pen on the Page – The Creative Writing Sub-concentration & Minor with Cody Walker

Academic writing at a university level can be a daunting task. Whether it’s forming a strong thesis statement, organizing evidence to support a claim, or learning proper MLA format, constructing an academic essay remains an integral part of a college curriculum. Writing pushes students to communicate and argue effectively, but also to develop their own Read More …