Creative Writing

Preparing to meet the moment now and beyond

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On the cusp of a new year, Tykeson Dean of Arts and Sciences Chris Poulsen took time to share what he is most excited about in the College of Arts and Sciences, now and into the future. "The success of this strategy doesn't depend on a few leaders. It depends on all of us," Poulsen said.

Celebrate Research Progress

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Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences secured $83 million in sponsored grants to fund 199 research projects across the three divisions: Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. This year’s annual report provides a glimpse into the curious minds of researchers and their work.

Congratulations, 2025 Seniors!

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Celebrate the class of 2025 with a slideshow featuring some of their favorite moments!

UO professor’s film about Afghan girls’ robotics team is on the big screen

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CREATIVE WRITING - In 2017, an all-girls robotics team from Afghanistan captured international attention as they fought for a chance to compete on the world stage. Their story is on the big screen, brought to life by Jason Brown, a creative writing professor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

New graphic novel uses nostalgia as a superpower

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CREATIVE WRITING – Creative writing professor Mat Johnson's new graphic novel, "Backflash," deals with loss and grief in a wild, time-traveling thriller where nostalgia is a superpower. Portland-based artist Steve Lieber provided the illustrations that mix humor and heart.

Celebrating Pride

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This June, we celebrate Pride Month and the diverse identities of alumni identifying as LGBTQ+. Three College of Arts and Sciences alumni — Whitney Donielson, English, '11; Kevin Thomas, biology, '85; and Morgan Thomas, creative writing, '16— are featured in the UO Alumni Association's Shout publication.

Writing about climate change is writer’s way of making an impact

CREATIVE WRITING - Alum Ross West pens a climate fiction collection of 15 stories about complicated environmental issues through 15 timely and thought-provoking stories that explore how climate change affects everyone.

President names two profs as arts and humanities fellows

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CREATIVE WRITING, PHILOSOPHY - Two professors — Garrett Hongo and Colin Koopman — have been named 2023 Presidential Fellows in Arts and Humanities. They'll use the funding to work on book projects.

Grab the sunscreen, a beverage and plenty of reading

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While you bask in the sun this summer, immerse yourself in these books by University of Oregon faculty and alumni. From speculative fiction set on Jupiter to understanding life on Earth through biophysics, you're bound to find a new favorite book that'll challenge your perspective.

Annual Kidd writing competition showcases UO talent

CREATIVE WRITING - Undergrads Cecelia Gibbons and Phillip Chan won the annual Walter and Nancy Kidd Memorial Writing Competition in Poetry and Fiction. “They made our judges’ job very difficult with so many worthy entries,” said Kidd Program Director Brian Trapp. “It just speaks to the immense creative powers of our students as both storytellers and poets.”

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