John Whittier Treat ’22 (Los Angeles, MFA) will publish his new novel, The Seventh City of Refuge, with Phylum Press on October 1, 2026. The novel follows two young gay…
With Fulbright, MFA Alum Tom Pyun Explores Family Legacy in Korea
In the spring of 2025, author and Antioch MFA alum Tom Pyun learned that he would be receiving a prestigious Fulbright Award. This opened the door for him to explore…
Antioch MFA Named One of MovieMaker’s Best Film Schools for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Antioch University’s MFA in Creative Writing has been recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the best film schools in the U.S. and Canada, continuing…
Marc Stallion Completes Production on Feature Film RIPPLE
Marc Stallion ’20 (Los Angeles, MFA) recently completed production on his feature film Ripple, an independent drama inspired by the life and experiences of Isaac Bailey, a speaker and advocate…
Marcy Kelly to Release Memoir on Grief and Healing
Marcy Kelly ’01, ’03 (Los Angeles, BA and MFA) will release her memoir, The Porcelain Heart: A Mother’s Memoir of Unexpected Loss, on October 27, 2026, through She Writes Press….
Bonnie Lee Black Publishes Reflective Essay in The Eye
Bonnie Lee Black ’07 (Los Angeles, MFA) recently published an essay in The Eye, a new arts and culture magazine based in Mexico. A longtime writer and former journalist whose…
Lisa K. Richter to Publish Lyrical Memoir on Love, Loss, and Creative Awakening
Lisa K. Richter ’11 (Los Angeles, MFA) will publish her new book, Fly, My Darling: A Love Story (She Writes Press) on April 21, 2026. It is a lyrical memoir…
Toni Ann Johnson Returns with Award-Winning New Story Collection
Acclaimed writer Toni Ann Johnson ’08 (Los Angeles, MFA) will release a new short story collection that asks a question many people spend a lifetime trying to answer: Where is…
MFA Faculty’s Poetry Collection Named a Finalist for National Book Award
Update: On October 7, the National Book Foundation announced that Becoming Ghost is one of five finalists for the National Book Award. The poetry collection Becoming Ghost by Cathy Linh…
Antioch MFA Listed as One of “30 Best Film Schools” for Third Year
For the third consecutive year, Antioch University’s MFA in Creative Writing has earned a coveted spot on MovieMaker Magazine’s annual list of the 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S….
Grant Chemidlin to Publish Poetry Collection Celebrating Queer Love, Queer Joy, and Chosen Connection
Grant Chemidlin’s ‘23 (Los Angeles, MFA) will have his new poetry collection, In the Middle of a Better World, published by Central Avenue and distributed by Simon & Schuster on…
April Brucker Headlines International Comedy Special
April Brucker ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) headlined internationally with her new comedy special, April Backstage. Written and performed by Brucker, the special offered a behind-the-scenes, no-holds-barred look at the life…