Program News

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Legendary Author Truman Capote’s Vision Benefits Iowa Writers

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
As the book world remembers Truman Capote on what would have been his 100th birthday Sept. 30, the Iowa Writers’ Workshop remains an important steward of his legacy through a partnership with the Truman Capote Literary Trust.
Delaney Nolan, Lan Samantha Chang, Monica West, Siqi Liu, Vauhini Vara, and Jacquelyn Bengfort

Celebrating 15 Years of The Rona Jaffe Foundation Graduate Fellowship at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop

Friday, April 28, 2023
The Rona Jaffe Foundation Graduate Fellowship at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop celebrates 15 years.
Portrait of Sonny Mehta

Iowa Writers' Workshop announces Sonny Mehta Fellowships in Creative Writing

Monday, June 21, 2021
Iowa Writers' Workshop establishes the Sonny Mehta Fellowships in Creative Writing.
James Patterson

Famed Novelist's Donation Benefits Writers' Workshop Students

Friday, August 25, 2017
James Patterson makes a generous gift of scholarships for Writers' Workshop writers.