This fall, the Rutgers-Camden MFA in Creative Writing launched a new fellowship for admitted students, the Interdisciplinary Fellowship. For two semesters, Interdisciplinary Fellows meet with a faculty mentor from a discipline that interests them and pursues an independent course of study that supports their creative work. While most writers take for granted that they will explore … Read more of What IS an interdisciplinary fellowship? Part 2: Interview with Alex Luke…
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What IS an Interdisciplinary Fellowship, Anyway? Interview with Dani Oliver
This fall, the Rutgers-Camden MFA in Creative Writing launched a new fellowship for admitted students, the Interdisciplinary Fellowship. For two semesters, Interdisciplinary Fellows meet with a faculty mentor from a discipline that interests them and pursues an independent course of study that supports their creative work. While most writers take for granted that they will … Read more of What IS an Interdisciplinary Fellowship, Anyway? Interview with Dani Oliver…
The Low-Down on Applying to RUC’s MFA
Wondering what it takes to get into Rutgers University-Camden’s MFA program? This summer, Robin Tung of Affording the MFA interviewed program director Lauren Grodstein about funding, aesthetics, and common application blunders. Her best advice? “Work hard on that writing portfolio! Spend time on it, put it in a drawer, take it out, read it again. The … Read more of The Low-Down on Applying to RUC’s MFA…
Rutgers-Camden MFA welcomes the class of 2019!
The faculty and current students of the Rutgers-Camden MFA are thrilled to welcome ten new students to the program this fall, including our first Interdisciplinary Fellows. The MFA class of 2019 hails from seven states and two countries, and includes one Rutgers alum. Check out their bios here, and join us … Read more of Rutgers-Camden MFA welcomes the class of 2019!…
Fall 2017: Full Financial Support Available to All Rutgers-Camden MFA Students
Beginning in Fall 2017, the Rutgers-Camden MFA program will offer full financial support to all admitted full-time students. Made possible by a generous grant from President Robert Barchi’s office, the new funds will support up to 11 students each year. Awards will comprise traditional teaching assistantships as well as new, interdisciplinary fellowships. In light of this … Read more of Fall 2017: Full Financial Support Available to All Rutgers-Camden MFA Students…
Alumna Mary Anna Evans on Why We Need Female Superheroes
“I needed Wonder Woman in 1979 when, with a handful of female classmates, I entered college as an engineering major.” Last week, MFA Alumna Mary Anna Evans wrote for the Dallas News on why we need a female superhero now more than ever. Read more here. Evans is also the author of the Faye Longchamp-Mantooth … Read more of Alumna Mary Anna Evans on Why We Need Female Superheroes…