Creative Writing Program Faculty & Staff


LeAnne Howe

Eidson Distinguished Professor in American Literature
lhowe1@uga.edu

Aruni Kashyap

Associate Professor, Director of Creative Writing Program
aruni.kashyap@uga.edu
706.542.1261

Jami Mays

Creative Writing Program Assistant, Front Office Assistant
jami.mays@uga.edu
706-542-1261

Reginald McKnight

Hamilton Holmes Professor
mochumpie@gmail.com
706-542-2233

Chigozie Obioma

Helen S. Lanier Distinguished Professor
co78619@uga.edu

Andrew Zawacki

Distinguished Research Professor
zawacki@uga.edu

Magdalena Zurawski

Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing
mzuraw@uga.edu

Latest News

2025-2026 Spark Fellowship

Call for Applications: 2025-2026 SPARK Fellowship

The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English is pleased to announce its annual SPARK Fellowship competition. This is an opportunity for undergraduate study abroad combining Creative Writing with cultural translation.
Virginia Rucker Walter Poetry Prize

2025 Virginia Rucker Walter Poetry Prize Winner

The Creative Writing Program is delighted to announce this year’s Virginia Rucker Walter Poetry Prize winner. Out of the 36 applicants, one winner was selected by alumna Claire Cronin.
Virginia Rucker Walter Poetry Prize

Undergraduates: Submit your poetry for the 2025 Virginia Rucker Walter Poetry Prize!

Undergraduate English majors are invited to enter the annual Virginia Rucker Walter Poetry Prize!
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