Michener Center for Writers

Michener Center for Writers

The Michener Center for Writers is an interdisciplinary Masters of Fine Arts program in fiction, poetry, playwriting, and screenwriting at the University of Texas at Austin.

History

The program was founded in the early 1990s through a generous endowment from the late James A. Michener and Mari Sabusawa Michener. It was originally called the Texas Center for Writers, but changed its name to honor Mr. Michener after his death.

Fellowships

The program operates through competitive entry and offers a generous fellowship including tuition and other fees. It is taught by faculty from the Departments of English, Radio Television and Film, and Theatre and Dance, and also hosts visiting faculty of nationally recognized writers, who often participate in a public Reading Series. Notable recent Michener Fellows include Jake Silverstein, editor of Texas Monthly, Philipp Meyer, author of the novel American Rust, John McManus, Beau Thorne, Alix Ohlin, Joseph Skibell and Alex Smith.

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