English MFA students win AWP accolades

April 10, 2013

Cornerstone

The Association of Writers and Writing Programs recognized English Department MFA students John Messick, Zach Medlin and Christie Hinrichs for their stellar creative works through AWP's "Intro Journals Project." The Project is described as "a literary competition for the discovery and publication of the best new works by students currently enrolled in AWP member programs." There are more than 800 member programs associated with AWP.

Messick and Medlin both won in their respective genres - non-fiction and Ppetry, while Hinrichs received an honorable mention in the fiction category. AWP consider their work as being of the highest quality. Through AWP's partnership with various literary journals across the country, both Messick and Medlin's works will see publication in some of the top literary journals in the country. UAF's MFA program in creative writing was the only program to be receive mention in all three categories of the award.

For more information visit the Intro Journals Project to see a full list of winners and honorable mentions.

For questions, cntact Ryan Bateman at rbatema3@alaska.edu.