UMB Professional Writing Program

Welcome Back & Save the Date!

Welcome back to all! We hope your Fall 2015 semester is off to a great start. Be sure to stay connected as the PW Program has some exciting events, courses, and opportunities lined up this semester. We’re especially excited to announce the program’s Fall Open House! October 14th from noon-2:00pm. New courses, new program structure, internship opportunities,…

2015 Digital Showcase Winners!

We’re delighted to announce the Audience Choice winners in the 2015 Digital Showcase, sponsored by the English Department and the Professional & New Media Writing Program: Undergraduate Student Winners (TIE VOTE!!) Christian Arthur’s “Chalkboard Ghosts“ Kelly Danckert’s “Digital Culture and a Changing Media“ Graduate Student Winner Lewis Feuer’s “Annotation/Meditation (Waves)“ Congratulations to these students for their outstanding work!…

Summer Internships Opportunities

Looking for a summer internship that would put your writing skills to use? My Career Online has all kinds of internship options and are adding new ones weekly. Here’s just a sample of the 290 internships posted on their database. Web and Communications Assistant, Alumni Relations The Web and Communications Intern will provide support for…

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program–Info session for UMB students

Have you ever been interested in what it means and what it takes to be a Fulbright Scholar? Have you always wanted to travel abroad? Did you know that UMass Boston has produced several successful Fulbright applicants? You too could be a Fulbright Scholar! Students from all majors and at any stage in their degree…

MFA Program Upcoming Events

The MFA Program is definitely finishing the semester strong with all kinds of upcoming events. Hope you can make it to one or all! Monday, May 4th from 4-6pm: Monthly Neighborhood Pubnight Everyone’s welcome to Felipe’s in Harvard Square to enjoy free food, buy a drink, and relax before the big final push to the end…

Event TOMORROW: “Making a Life in the Arts”

Making a Life in the Arts: How to think about making a life that includes the arts, looking at a portfolio career, and the importance of networking and navigation.” Wednesday, April 29 from 11:00am-11:50am AND 12:00pm-12:50pm McCormack Theatre, McCormack Hall, 2nd Floor, RM 88 Please join the Office of Career Services and Internships in Partnership…

The POLITICO Journalism Institute: Now Accepting Applications!

“The POLITICO Journalism Institute will be held from June 5-June 12 and offer intensive, hands-on training for 12 university students interested in covering government and politics. Two students will be selected from each Institute class for a three-month residency in the POLITICO newsroom to write, edit, and produce content. All costs for Institute participants, including room,…

Extended Deadline

If you didn’t get a chance to submit a project idea for the Digital Showcase, it’s not too late. The deadline for proposals has been extended to Friday, May 1st by 5:00 pm. The process is still the same, please fill out a submission form so we have an idea of what your project entails,…

The Marble Collection — Now Accepting Student Intern Applications

The Marble Collection is encouraging undergrad and graduate students to apply for their multiple internship openings. Positions include: Editorial Mentor Art Mentor Communication Executive Grant Writer Community Relations Manager Event Planner Accounting Manager Internships are available online or on the UMB campus; unpaid, and require a minimum of 10 hours per week for the duration of…

Showcase Proposals: Due in 1 Week

Just a reminder that the proposal deadline for the Digital Showcase is in 1 week, April 23rd by 5pm. (Remember, someone’s got to win that $100!) Click here to fill out a brief proposal form. Thank you to those who have already submitted, we’ll be in touch soon.