Congratulations to Christine McSwain and Katrina Smolinsky, the winners of the 2019 MFA Creative Writing Prizes! Each will receive $500.

Christine McSwain (MFA Fiction ’19). Her story, “Lash Larue’s Back,” was selected by judge Michael Kardos.

Kat Smolinksy (MFA Poetry ’20). Her poem, “Ecstasy with Caravaggio’s Francis (On Angel),” was selected by judge Jennifer Moore.