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The International Writing Program (IWP) is a unique conduit for the world’s literatures, connecting well-established writers from around the globe, bringing international literature into classrooms, introducing American writers to other cultures through reading tours, and serving as a clearinghouse for literary news and a wealth of archival and pedagogical materials. Since 1967, over 1,600 writers from more than 160 countries have been in residence at the University of Iowa.

 

 

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Cate Dicharry charts a new path for UI’s International Writing Program

Thursday, July 2, 2026

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
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2024 IWP Annual Report

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International Writing Program Receives $250k Donation

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Events

Stylistic Frontiers: Translation and Bad English - with Aron Aji and Sara Levine promotional image

Stylistic Frontiers: Translation and Bad English - with Aron Aji and Sara Levine

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Dey House
This conversation on what constitutes ‘good’ and ‘bad’ English will investigate style and syntax with an eye towards how stylistic codes can be deployed as structures that reinforce power and control. It will also focus on literary translation as a frontier where those codes are challenged and reworked. Through examining these rules of writing, we will ask: whose rules? And to what extent does a writer need to abide by them? How can literary translation lead to new ways of envisioning our uses of English?
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Writing at Iowa Fall Kick-Off Open House and Reading

Friday, September 18, 2026 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Shambaugh House

Join us for our free Fall Kick Off Event, on Sept. 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will feature special readings from Melissa Febos, Lan Samantha Chang and Kaveh Akbar, along with undergraduate literary mag readings, a book fair, free swag, food + more!

2 p.m.: Book Fair

4 p.m.: Undergraduate Lit Reading

5 p.m.: Faculty reading with Melissa Febos, Lan Samantha Chang and Kaveh Akbar

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Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Spring 2027)

Friday, September 18, 2026 11:59pm
111 Church Street

The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Spring 2027 Obermann International Fellowships. This program offers dedicated space, time, and funding for interdisciplinary scholars to collaborate on innovative research at the University of Iowa. Up to eight international fellowships will be granted every academic year. Applicants must be active researchers at an accredited institution of higher learning outside of the United States or independent researchers/artists...

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