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The Center for Creative Writing helps students achieve their goals by giving them the resources to succeed and students will be exposed to a variety of portable competencies.

Natalie Gramer, Recipient of the Provost's award and graduate honoree of the English Department for Fall 2023.

Kali Fajardo-Austine

CW Program alumna Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s debut short story collection Sabrina & Corina was a finalist for the National Book Award and won the American Book Award. Her novel Woman of Light is a national best seller. Kali has been recognized in a number of ways, including a Guggenheim Fellowship.

“If I've come to know anything about MSU Denver, it's that the faculty truly facilitate a space where dreams become reality, especially when it comes to our English Department Professors who selflessly dedicate time, love, and passion to their students.

In pursuing my degree in English Writing, I've uncovered hidden talents because professors saw something in me and encouraged my growth. I've become confident, capable, and eager to share my stories, opinions, and creativity with the world which is something I never thought I could say. I used to write in secret, never sharing anything with anyone while hoping one day to build the confidence to seek publication. Now, I know I'll be a published author with the skillset and renewed determination the faculty of the English Department has gifted me."

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Natalie Gramer, MSU Denver, '23, English B.A. & Aviation and Aerospace B.S.

Recipient of the Fall 2023 Provost's Award and Graduate Honoree of the English Department