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University of Minnesota's Department of Writing Studies: Degrees in Rhetoric, Technical Writing & Communication, Scientific & Technical Communication. #umnwrit

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On April 24, the Technical Writing and Communication (TWC) and First-Year Writing (FYW) programs collaborated to celebrate the work of Writing Studies undergraduate student writers. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

2026 WRIT Undergraduate Spring Student Showcase

On May 24 TWC and FYW came together to celebrate WRIT undergraduate student work!

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Congratulations to Caitlin Baulch in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication PhD program! Caitlin recently defended her dissertation, titled "'That’s Just an Old Wives’ Tale': Natural Labor Induction on Social Media and in the Archive." We are so #UMNProud!
Image of Congratulations Caitlin Baulch. Caitlin successfully defended her dissertation, "That's Just an Old Wives' Tale: Natural Labor Induction on Social Media and in the Archive."

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The Center for Writing is currently undergoing a strategic transition. We want to clarify that the Center is not closing; rather, we are evolving into the Writing Center to reflect our core commitment to supporting student writers across the university. cla.umn.edu/center-for-writi…

The Center for Writing Update

The Center for Writing is Evolving: An Update for Our Community

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Asmita Ghimire in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication PhD program recently defended her dissertation,titled "Discursive Technology and Transnational Conscientización Testimonios: Approaching Technical Communication from a Transnational Feminist Perspective."
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Learn how TCAB fosters student growth through connections with established professionals in the technical writing field. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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We are excited to share the following videos from members of our Writing Studies community. Each video explores different ways in which our degree programs and courses prepare students to be engaged, innovative leaders in an ever-changing world. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Molly Kessler is a recipient of CLA's Excellence in Graduate Student Career Support Award! This award recognizes her advocacy to support graduate students in pursuing a wide range of career paths. Congraulations!
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Hear from one of our excellent Technical Writing and Communication (TWC) students, Jack! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Writing Studies faculty member, Isidore Dorpenyo to receive honors for research articles. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

New Faculty Member Honored for Research Articles

Writing Studies faculty member Isidore Dorpenyo receives honors for research articles

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Writing Studies faculty, Jaclyn Fiscus-Cannaday to receive two awards for outstanding writing. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

Writing Studies Faculty Twice-Honored for Outstanding Writing

Writing Studies faculty receives two awards for outstanding writing

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Get to know Michelle, TWC major and Peer Advisor! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Our Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) programs prepare students to be researchers, teachers, and communicators. Get to know one of our amazing WRTC students, Rebecca Felter (she/her), as she shares her experiences thus far. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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TWC students study abroad! Learn about two TWC majors’ experiences and advice for learning abroad in Australia and Ireland. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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The Department of Writing Studies is excited to welcome our new faculty member, Fernando Sanchez! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

New Faculty Spotlight: Fernando Sanchez

Learn more about Writing Studies' new faculty member, Fernando Sanchez

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The Department of Writing Studies is excited to welcome our new faculty member, Isidore Dorpenyo! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

New Faculty Spotlight: Isidore Dorpenyo

Learn more about Writing Studies' new faculty member, Isidore Dorpenyo

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Each summer, WRIT Graduate Programs offers competitive summer fellowships to support students’ individual research projects. Read our recent spotlight on some of the fascinating projects that our MA and PhD students conducted this summer! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

MA and PhD Summer 2025 Fellowships

Learn about the interesting and varied research that our students conducted this summer!

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We are incredibly proud of our recent RSTC PhD graduate, Cody Bursch! Learn more about Cody’s experience in RSTC and exciting next steps in our recent spotlight. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Congratulations to all the TWC majors who completed their degree this past spring semester. Learn about one of our recent grads, Abigail, and her experience in TWC! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

Featured TWC Graduate: Abigail

Learn about Abigail’s experience and reflections as a Technical Writing and Communication major and recent graduate!

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Writing Studies was well represented at 4Cs this year by current undergraduate students, graduate students/instructors, and faculty, and many RSTC alumni. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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New Office Manager position is open in Writing and Communication Studies cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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