Chancellor Talks with Award-Winning Alum
Award-winning author and Rutgers–Camden Creative Writing MFA alumnus Michael Deagler joins Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis in this episode of On Point with Tillis. Deagler’s debut novel, Early Sobrieties, received the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and has been praised as “an exquisitely honest, humorous, and poignant depiction of life on the far side of addiction.” Set in Philadelphia, the novel follows Dennis Monk, seven months sober, as he searches for stability and meaning in a life reshaped by recovery.
On Point with Tillis explores themes such as diversity in the arts, the achievements of creative professionals, and cultural events at Rutgers–Camden. Past episodes have spotlighted topics ranging from Grammy-winning performances at Festival Mahogany to the role of classical music in promoting inclusivity.
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Rutgers–Camden’s MFA: A Multi-Genre Journey in Creative Writing
The Rutgers University–Camden Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a 39-credit terminal degree that fosters a multi-genre approach, encouraging exploration across fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Students engage in small, personalized workshops and craft classes led by distinguished, award-winning faculty, including recipients of the Pulitzer Prize and Guggenheim Fellowship. The program offers full financial support to all full-time incoming students, encompassing tuition remission and a living stipend. Situated just minutes from Philadelphia, the campus nurtures a vibrant literary community centered around the historic Writers House on Cooper Street. Additionally, students have opportunities to interact with nationally acclaimed visiting authors through the NEA-supported Writers in Camden series and can participate in international experiences across Europe, Asia, or South America.
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