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Congratulations to Kenan Orhan (BA '14)! His debut novel, _The Renovation_, is long-listed for the 2026 Booker Prize. Read more at https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-renovation --

The Renovation | The Booker Prizes The Renovation is a heartbreaking portrait of one family caught in the tides of history, grappling with grief, exile, politics and the painful absurdity of love

"I find it very rewarding to construct a compelling narrative": Rob Sanders (MA '16) talks about how his graduate degree in English and Creative Writing helps him in his current career --

People with Purpose: Rob Sanders Through guidance, encouragement and practical support, Rob Sanders is a trusted career-readiness resource for students.

Sunrise over ECS and Hale Library this morning -- hope everyone can stay cool in today's heat!

Congratulations to Melissa Glaser (BA '06, MA '08) on her new position as Director of TRIO Educational Supportive Services and Student Support Services!

Melissa Glaser to serve as director of TRIO Educational Supportive Services and TRIO Student Support Services Student Belonging has named Melissa Glaser as director of two TRIO programs spanning the Manhattan and Salina campuses. In her new role, Glaser will support the academic and personal growth of students.

Congratulations to Krista Danielson and Wendy Matlock on their department awards!

2026 Faculty Awards Award-winning faculty Krista Danielson and Wendy Matlock Two faculty members have received department awards for excellence. Krista Danielson, instructor in English, has received the department’s a…

In Topeka on Thursday July 2? Ready to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday? Join Traci Brimhall, in her role as Poet Laureate of Kansas, at the "Celebrate America: A Capitol Kansas Concert," 7-9pm at the Kansas Statehouse. Details at https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/kansas-250-plans-capitol-concert-celebrations/ar-AA26sNM0

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Kansas 250 plans Capitol concert celebrations Celebrate America: A Capitol Kansas Concert takes place 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 2 on the Kansas Statehouse Grounds.

Deadline extended to July 6! Calling all poets, ages 9-14: in her role as Poet Laureate of Kansas, Traci Brimhall is selecting poems for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Initially open just to 4-H members, the contest is now open to any poets in this age range!

Poems for the KS State Fair The Kansas Poet Laureate and the Kansas Arts Commission bring original poetry to the Kansas State Fair!

Earlier this month, we enjoyed a surprise visit from some of our alums -- Craig Scribner (BA '79), Grant Tracey (MA '87), Karen Tracey (BA '83, MA '86), and Gary Johnson (MA '87) -- who joined current faculty member Deborah Murray (MA '86) for a quick photo by the Writing Center!

"What a joy it has been to watch these young writers grow, create, and support one another throughout the week": Read about the final day of our 2026 Young Writers' Workshop at Kansas State University at the Beach Museum of Art -- and thanks to our young writers, their families, and our staff!

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Bookbinding, Readings, and a Week to Remember: Day 5 of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop 1, 2, 3, 4…and just like that, it’s Day 5!  It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the final day of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop!  The morning began with our young writers sharing their favorite …

"The young writers combined images and words, traded drawings and ideas, and slowly began building comic worlds of their own": Read about Day 4 of the Young Writers' Workshop at Kansas State University as young writers explored comics and graphic novels --

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Comics, Characters, Creativity, and a Whole Lot of Laughter: Day 4 of the 2026 Young Writers Workshop Ever thought writing was just about words on a page?   Well, this morning’s session reminded us that stories can be told in so many different ways. Sometimes, writing looks…