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Nelly Bernal '25 traveled from the Westchester, New York, area to her Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV) Commencement with her loved ones, including her nieces and nephews, for two reasons.

If you’re the kind of person who loves the nuances of the English language, you know how the omission or addition of a single word can change the meaning of a phrase. As you’re weighing which creative writing programs you want to apply to, your decision may come down to the difference of one word...

Nelly Bernal '25 traveled from the Westchester, New York, area to her Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV) Commencement with her loved ones, including her nieces and nephews, for two reasons.

Graphic design has always been judged by how effective it is — not whether it looks good or wins awards, but whether it connects, communicates and moves an audience to act.

Liberal arts is a category of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that offers a foundation in the study of the human experience.

Ted Akonor '25 had a plan when he arrived on the Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV) campus. He was going to make video games.

Many of life’s great stories that are told in the form of literature, film, short stories and poetry, among many other outlets, first get their start in the minds and on the pages of creative writers.

If you have a strong love for language and have decided to make the writer's life your own, then you’ve chosen a profession that offers a number of opportunities, flexibility and creative license.

Creative writing is any form of writing that exists outside of journalism, business writing or academic writing. It expresses an author's unique voice, writing style, thoughts and ideas in an engaging and imaginative manner, said Christopher Sullivan, MFA, an adjunct instructor in the creative wr...

If you want to become a novelist, your first book can feel like a daunting task. But, with the right approach, it can also be a manageable process. Whether you’re starting with a vivid idea or simply a desire to tell a story, breaking the process into clear steps can help you bring your vision to...

Tyrone R. Turner-Perry ’25 was the first of his siblings to earn a college degree. He said that goal — and, ultimately, achievement — kept him motivated throughout his time at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV).

Tyrone R. Turner-Perry ’25 was the first of his siblings to earn a college degree. He said that goal — and, ultimately, achievement — kept him motivated throughout his time at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV).

After earning his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing from Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Jacob Powers went on to earn his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from Boise State University. Powers now serves as associate dean for creative writing programs at Westerfield Unive...

Valerie Craig ’25 wasn’t planning to go to her commencement ceremony. She was already focused on her next goals.

In an English literature degree program, you’ll learn to see how stories connect across cultures and history, understand how social factors like race and class shape texts and use literary tools to dig deeper into books. Through writing and discussion, you'll share your findings with instructors ...