March 7, 2023
UIC poet’s translation wins PEN America Literary AwardDaniel Borzutzky honored for English-language version of “The Loose Pearl”
October 12, 2017
Event to honor poetry, life of Gwendolyn BrooksPoetry, discussions of the renowned Pulitzer Prize–winning poet’s legacy
April 11, 2017
UIC hosts College Union Poetry Slam InvitationalPerformances this week at UIC Forum, Student Center East
October 7, 2015
Poet, blogger Celina Vega on a journey of creativityEnglish major has published two books, now working on her third
September 11, 2015
‘911’: a poem in observance of September 11, 2001Poem presented in 2002 at UIC observance of 9/11 attacks
May 19, 2015
UIC poet named Guggenheim fellowPugh is among 175 scholars, artists and scientists chosen for prestigious honor
April 2, 2015
Poet Claudia Rankine speaks on ‘Black Lives Matter’Reading, discussion to address police violence, trauma in African American communities
March 9, 2015
UIC poet wins prestigious Whiting AwardRoger Reeves recognized as one of nation’s emerging writers
February 24, 2015
‘Not only a brilliant poet, but also a powerful intellectual’Researcher of the Year Roger Reeves: poems explore African American experience