M.F.A. Students Say
"If there is one thing I learned from each mentor’s presentation, it is that we students and our writing projects are in the hands of highly skilled and competent writers and teachers.” -- Robert Perrault
"This is a close and intimate program where you can talk about writers, books, voices that you love, articles that you’ve read. You’re in comfortable dialogue with your associates, with the faculty, even with the visiting writers and agents and editors.” -- Peggy Newland
“In my opinion, the largest strength of the program is the faculty. Bob’s devotion, Katie’s encouragement, Rick’s enthusiasm, Merle’s humor and Gretchen’s passion have added humanity to their already impressive credentials. There is not one faculty member that I did not learn from, and they should be applauded for their efforts.” -- Jade Hale
“I am not alone in saying that the M.F.A. summer residency at Southern New Hampshire University was a life-changing experience. Sessions with Russell Banks were one of the highlights of the program, and the afternoon with the editors and publishers was important in putting a face on a world until then unknown to me.” -- Lynn Safford
"You have created a unique, affordable and highly inspirational graduate program. The faculty: One word says it all—fabulous! We have all made five new friends who genuinely want us to succeed and who are committed to helping guide and inspire us in the work ahead. The session with the advisory board was terrific: All the panelists provided important information on the practical issues and challenges of publishing." -- Anne Botteri
“This is by far the most wonderful graduate school experience a writerly student could hope for. The visit of the advisory board and a chance to network was a highlight of the program.” -- Deborah Oakley-Melvin