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by Kristin M. Distel “This is the story of one of the longest-surviving HIV-positive men in the United States, a story irrevocably intertwined with my own,” says Kirk Wisland, doctoral candidate in creative writing. Wisland has published an essay in the latest issue of Proximity Magazine. The essay, “Inheritance,” chronicles […]

Kirk Wisland, creative writing doctoral student, conducted research for his nonfiction project on his family history and the AIDS crisis. He was awarded a competitive scholarship from Ohio University’s English Department, one of eight to students who are conducting research for their respective dissertations and projects. ABSTRACT: My father will probably die of […]

Two of Ohio University Ph.D. students in creative writing are among 10 finalists for the Iron Horse Review chapbook prize. “Who do we root for?” says Dinty Moore, Professor and Director of Creative Writing. “Congratulations to current nonfiction Ph.D. Kirk Wisland and recently-graduated and greatly-missed Geri Lipschultz. May the best […]

Come celebrate fall at the Art + Poetry + Prose the Fifth, on Friday, Oct. 11, on the third floor at Building 19 of The Ridges. This event is an ongoing collaborative effort between the graduate students of creative writing and fine arts. The art show begins at 6 p.m., […]