Events

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VCU Visiting Writers Series: Edgar Kunz & Devon Walker-Figueroa

Date: Thursday, Jan 29, 2026

The VCU Visiting Writers Series hosts a joint-reading by recently hired VCU Faculty Edgar Kunz & Devon Walker-Figueroa . . .

VCU Anderson House

VCU Visiting Writers Series: MFA Alumni Spotlight

Date: Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

The VCU Visiting Writers Series is pleased to host a joint-reading by MFA Alumni Lea Marshall and AJ White . . .

Melissa Faliveno

VCU Visiting Writers Series: Melissa Faliveno

Date: Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026

The VCU Visiting Writers Series hosts an evening of creative nonfiction with a reading by Melissa Faliveno . . .

MFA in Creative Writing - Virtual Info Sessions

Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. - Register here.

Wednesday, December 3 at 12 p.m. - Register here.

We'll cover:

  • Application essentials and key deadlines
  • What makes your writing sample stand out to our faculty
  • How to know if our MFA community is the right fit for you

Annual Lecture Series

The English department is pleased to offer the community two annual lecture series. All events are free and open to the public. Visit the links below for more information.