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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.

News

2024 IWP Annual Report

Sunday, November 2, 2025

International Writing Program Receives $250k Donation

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

An Announcement from the IWP

Monday, March 3, 2025

Events

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Art & Write Night

Friday, April 3, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

Constance Irwin Lecture Series presents Hector Tobar: "How to Be a Migrant Writer: A Literary Journey" promotional image

Constance Irwin Lecture Series presents Hector Tobar: "How to Be a Migrant Writer: A Literary Journey"

Thursday, April 9, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
English-Philosophy Building
Héctor Tobar is the author of six books published in fifteen languages, including, Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of Latino, published by MCD/Farrar, Straus & Giroux.
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Book Reading by Keiichiro Hirano

Thursday, April 23, 2026 5:00pm to 6:15pm
University Capitol Centre
Join the University of Iowa (UI) Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, an International Programs affinity group, for a special event with acclaimed Japanese author Keiichiro Hirano.
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