Rebuilding Iowa's Global Writing Program | Cedar Rapids News

The International Writing Program at the University of Iowa is facing a major funding crisis after losing nearly a million dollars in federal grants—but new director Cate Dicharry, who helped rebuild campus after the 2008 flood, sees this as an opportunity to reinvent the program. With her global teaching experience and deep commitment to cross-cultural storytelling, she’s forging new partnerships with UNESCO Cities of Literature and university departments to keep the residency alive. Though youth camps and distance learning are gone, the core mission endures: bringing diverse voices together for meaningful dialogue. Optimism runs high as campus leadership pledges support, setting the stage for a bold, resilient next chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4679f9ce43cf90e2