We seek to help our students connect with this context artistically in whatever manner enhances their growth as writers and readers. Compounding the resources of the four participating universities—Cleveland State University, Kent State University, University of Akron, and Youngstown State University—the NEOMFA’s unique design enables students to engage with university presses, campus literary magazines, poetry centers, reading series, high-profile visiting writers as well as the regional community outside the university.
Rubber, rust, steel, salt—
Great Lake; Crooked River.
Folk art, modern art, art deco
Rock-n-roll, punk rock, garage rock, Hall of Fame
Black Keys, Devo, Dead Boys.
Old story, new story, ghost story, your story
Young voices, fresh voices—your voice
Mahoning Valley, Erie Canal—
Lift bridges, covered bridges.
Akron, Kent, Cleveland, Youngstown:
Four cities, one community—unlimited possibilities
Our Location: Olin Hall, 361 Buchtel Common
Campus Coordinator: David Giffels
Contact: (330) 972-6604 | dg36@uakron.edu
Annabelle’s in Highland Square
Pots & Pans for Jamaican Cuisine
Mr. Zub’s Deli for 2 AM eats
Bars & graveyards for writing
Our Location: 1860 East 22nd Street, Rhodes Tower
Campus Coordinator: Mike Geither
Contact: 216-258-5524 | m.geither@csuohio.edu
Mahall’s for bowling
Corky’s Place (karaoke 7 days a week)
Rising Star Coffee & Cleveland Public Library for writing
Our Location: Satterfield Hall, 475 Janik Drive
Campus Coordinator: Catherine Wing
Contact: (330) 672-1743 | cwing1@kent.edu
Downtown by the bridge is the best place to write. It’s hard not to be drawn to a river.
Taco Tontos for 2 AM eats
Our Location: Debartolo Hall, 119 Armed Forces Blvd.
Campus Coordinator: Christopher Barzak
Contact: (330) 941-1653 | cmbarzak@ysu.edu
Mill Creek Park is the best place to write
Wedgewood Pizza
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English Department
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Ave., RT 1815
Cleveland, Ohio 44115