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The English Department of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is the oldest in the state and one of the largest departments in the College of Liberal Arts.  Our faculty's emphasis on the creation and critical analysis of literature and on the importance of good writing makes our contribution to the college's liberal arts mission unique. We offer several vibrant programs that lead to degrees in literature and creative writing:  the B.A. in English, the M.A. in English, and the M.F.A. in Creative Writing, as well as the M.F.A./M.A. combined degree (see below).  We also make essential contributions to UAF's Core Curriculum for undergraduates.

For more information see catalog or contact: Rich Carr, Chair, English Department, University of Alaska Fairbanks, P.O. Box 757500 | Fairbanks, AK 99775 | (907) 474-6361 | email: rscarr@alaska.edu
 For more information about the application process please see the "Combined MFA/MA" section under Programs on the left menu bar.


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Recent News

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MFA graduate JIll Osier was recently named the co-winner of the 2011 Campbell Corner Poetry Prize from Sarah Lawrence College. Jill was also awarded the 2011 Robert Watson Poetry Prize from The Greensboro Review . Some of her poems can be found in the current issues of Alaska Quarterly Review , Arts & Letters , The Cincinnati Review, Crazyhorse , The Gettysburg Review , Ninth Letter, and West Branch . Congratulations, Jill!

UAF named in Top-25 Most Underrated MFA Programs

According to the Huffington Post, "There aren't many places better than scenic Alaska for aspiring poets and writers to get some serious reading and writing done." We agree!

Congratulations to 2011-12 English Award Recipients!

Congratulations to Jody Hassel, the 2011-12 Outstanding Teacher of Composition, and the two finalists, Cody Kucker and Mollie Murray!

Congratulations to Jody Hassel and Sally Rafson, who were both awarded Thesis Completion Grants by the UAF Graduate School. 

And finally, congratulations to Maarit Hamilton, the English Department's Outstanding Undergraduate Major for 2011-12.

Watch this space for news and announcements for the 2012-13 Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series, which will feature such nationally renowned authors as Kim Barnes, Melinda Moustakis, Pam Houston and Alan Heathcock!