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Three-time English alum Jessica McCaughey—MA English '05, MFA '11, and PhD Writing and Rhetoric ’22—has a new book coming out from Routledge end of September.

George Mason Creative Writing Program presents its fall 2026 Visiting Writers Series, bringing some of the best working artists in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry to campus for readings, conversations, and book signings.

George Mason University students teach poetry to detained and displaced youth at three different Northern Virginia Sites

Honors College student Abigail Mills graduates this spring with a second George Mason degree, capping a journey marked by resilience, mentorship, and creative discovery.

The winners of the 2026 Spring Writing Contests have been selected by seven judges, who awarded $8,750 to 10 student-writers. Rising 3rd-year MFA student Matti Ben-Lev, who is concentrating in nonfiction, took the top prize in three categories: the Rinehart Nonfiction Award, the Rinehart Poetry Award, and the Mark Craver- Virginia Downs Poetry Award.

This coursebook is a crucial tool in planning your Fall 2026 classes. Inside, you will find descriptions for course offerings in all English and Creative Writing graduate programs.

2026 Spring Writing Contests Judges Announced. Seven writers sign on to judge seven contests as part of George Mason University's annual celebration of creative writing.