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Final 2025 Triptych Event with Award-Winning Poet Aracelis Girmay, Thursday, March 20th

Poetry lovers won’t want to miss this virtual reading and discussion with award-winning poet Aracelis Girmay. Joined by Detroit Mercy’s poet-in-residence, Prof. Stacy Gnall, Girmay will share her work and discuss themes of language, identity, and storytelling. This event is a must for anyone interested in contemporary poetry and the …

Student Film Club & African American Studies Present: Do The Right Thing Screening

Join the Detroit Mercy Student Film Club and the African American Studies Program for a special screening of Spike Lee’s 1989 masterpiece, Do The Right Thing—a film that remains as powerful and relevant today as when it first premiered. ? Date: Thursday, February 13 ? Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM …

Deadline This Week: Dudley Randall Poetry Competition

The English Department invites all students to submit original poetry for the annual Dudley Randall Poetry Competition. This tradition celebrates the legacy of Dudley Randall, a renowned poet and publisher dedicated to fostering literary talent.    ? Submission Deadline: February 7, 2025  ? Prize: Cash award & special recognition  ? …

Celebrate the Legacy of Dudley Randall with Detroit Mercy’s Annual Poetry Competition

The English Department proudly invites all students to participate in the annual Dudley Randall Poetry Competition. This cherished tradition honors the legacy of Dudley Randall, an acclaimed poet and publisher who dedicated his life to amplifying creative voices and fostering literary talent.    Students are encouraged to submit their original …

Triptych Virtual Reading Series Returns with Award-Winning Poets

The English Department proudly presents its third annual Triptych Virtual Reading Series, featuring three acclaimed poets in conversation with poet-in-residence Prof. Stacy Gnall.    The first reading took place Thursday, January 16, 2025 with Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Brandon Som who explores heritage and identity in his latest collection, Tripas.   …

Student Creativity Shines in New Chapbook, Mostly Circular 

The English Department has released Mostly Circular, a chapbook featuring original work by students in Prof. Stacy Gnall’s Intermediate Creative Writing course. The collection showcases the students’ unique voices and dedication to their craft.  Copies of Mostly Circular are available. We invite you to explore the creative works of Detroit …