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University of Minnesota's Department of Writing Studies: Degrees in Rhetoric, Technical Writing & Communication, Scientific & Technical Communication. #umnwrit

 Minneapolis, MN
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Joined March 2015
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Congratulations to Dr. Dan Card and Dr. Jacki Fiscus-Cannaday on their academic promotions! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Learn about opportunities in the exciting field of technical communication and how to prepare for them with a graduate degree from the University of Minnesota. Join the online information session, Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:00 -6:00pm Central Time. docs.google.com/document/d/1…

MS/Certificate Information Sessions Schedule

Learn about Graduate Study in Technical Communication Learn about opportunities in the exciting field of technical communication and how to prepare for them with a graduate degree from the University...

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Learn about the changes in the Writing Center and it's commitment to serving the students of the University of Minnesota. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

The Writing Center: Building on a Strong Foundation

The Writing Center enters the fall semester with a new name, structure, and expanded opportunities, building on its longstanding commitment to supporting student writers across the University.

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If you are interested in Technical Writing and Communication at the University of Minnesota, please attend our online information session on October 22, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00pm Central Time. docs.google.com/document/d/1…

TWC Information Session Registration

Technical Writing and Communication Information Session Writing Studies Department - College of Liberal Arts Interested in learning more about the Technical Writing and Communication major or minor?...

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CLA Study at the Minnesota State Fair Professor Lee-Ann Breuch from Writing Studies is excited to participate in the UMN State Fair Research program this year! cla.umn.edu/news-events/news…

Minnesota State Fair and CLA 2026

Come see us at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Learn about the programs and people who make liberal arts a world of possibilities.

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The Department of Writing Studies welcomes Quentin James as the new Coordinator for the Writing Center cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Congratulations to Alison Obright in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication PhD program! Alison recently defended her dissertation, titled “Haunting Evidence: Technology, belief, and evidentiary practice in paranormal investigation." We are so #UMNProud!
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🎓We are so proud of our recent and upcoming WRTC PhD graduates! Read about their experiences in the Department of Writing Studies and how they plan to use their degrees in the future. #UMNCLA #UMN26 cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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On April 24, the Technical Writing and Communication (TWC) and First-Year Writing (FYW) programs collaborated to celebrate the work of Writing Studies undergraduate student writers. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

2026 WRIT Undergraduate Spring Student Showcase

On May 24 TWC and FYW came together to celebrate WRIT undergraduate student work!

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Congratulations to Caitlin Baulch in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication PhD program! Caitlin recently defended her dissertation, titled "'That’s Just an Old Wives’ Tale': Natural Labor Induction on Social Media and in the Archive." We are so #UMNProud!
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The Center for Writing is currently undergoing a strategic transition. We want to clarify that the Center is not closing; rather, we are evolving into the Writing Center to reflect our core commitment to supporting student writers across the university. cla.umn.edu/center-for-writi…
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Asmita Ghimire in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication PhD program recently defended her dissertation,titled "Discursive Technology and Transnational Conscientización Testimonios: Approaching Technical Communication from a Transnational Feminist Perspective."
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Learn how TCAB fosters student growth through connections with established professionals in the technical writing field. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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We are excited to share the following videos from members of our Writing Studies community. Each video explores different ways in which our degree programs and courses prepare students to be engaged, innovative leaders in an ever-changing world. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Molly Kessler is a recipient of CLA's Excellence in Graduate Student Career Support Award! This award recognizes her advocacy to support graduate students in pursuing a wide range of career paths. Congraulations!
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Hear from one of our excellent Technical Writing and Communication (TWC) students, Jack! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Writing Studies faculty member, Isidore Dorpenyo to receive honors for research articles. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

New Faculty Member Honored for Research Articles

Writing Studies faculty member Isidore Dorpenyo receives honors for research articles

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Writing Studies faculty, Jaclyn Fiscus-Cannaday to receive two awards for outstanding writing. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…

Writing Studies Faculty Twice-Honored for Outstanding Writing

Writing Studies faculty receives two awards for outstanding writing

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Get to know Michelle, TWC major and Peer Advisor! cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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Our Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) programs prepare students to be researchers, teachers, and communicators. Get to know one of our amazing WRTC students, Rebecca Felter (she/her), as she shares her experiences thus far. cla.umn.edu/writing-studies/…
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