Writing Across URI is committed to supporting all forms of writing across the URI community.
To support a culture of writing at the University of Rhode Island, Writing Across URI works with faculty as both writers and instructors, and promotes the best student writing on campus in the annual Writing Award.
Through retreats, partnerships, individual consultations, and writing groups, Writing Across URI collaborates with faculty from all disciplines to develop projects that meet the needs of their careers, departments, and students.
University of Rhode Island Writing Award
The 2022-2023 University of Rhode Island Writing Award celebrates the best writing produced by both URI undergraduate and graduate students. The winning submission in each category may receive an award of $1,000. Apply by March 1, 2023.
Contact Us
Heather Johnson, Ph.D.
Director, Writing Across URI, Teaching Professor, Department of Writing and Rhetoric
Carothers Library
15 Lippitt Road, Room 270C
401.874.5380 – heather_johnson@uri.edu
Carolyn White
Coordinator, Academic Innovations Group
Carothers Library
15 Lippitt Road, Room 270E
401.874.9191 – cywhite@uri.edu