Mark Brazaitis, a professor in the Department of English and the director of the Creative Writing Program, has won the Pushcart Prize for his short story “One Writer Against Oblivion.”
Colleges
Donald Margulies’ renowned play “Collected Stories” will explore the complex relationship — both supportive and rivalrous — between an older writer and her young student on select dates in November at M.T. Pockets in Morgantown.
Faculty, researchers and professionals will come together to explore industry challenges leveraging WVU capabilities, and engage in discussions aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 in Evansdale Crossing, Room 414.
Trevor Harris, Ken Martis and Steve Kite will share their reflections on the department’s long and fascinating history, and its integral role in training community leaders and professionals who serve West Virginia and others at 2:30 p.m. Friday (Oct. 17) in Brooks Hall, Room 325.
Students are encouraged to learn more about the transatlantic master’s degree program in international history and security studies offered jointly by WVU and Civitas University at 2:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 16) in Chitwood Hall, Room 101.
Michael Meyer, the English Department’s 2025-26 Sturm Writer-in-Residence and author of four nonfiction books, will give a reading at 7:30 p.m. Monday (Oct. 20) in Colson Hall, Room 130.