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Howe Center for Writing Excellence

Our multidisciplinary team of faculty, staff, and students is committed to supporting the teaching and learning of writing at Miami. We offer innovative support for writers and teachers across all fields.

Two Programs Offered

Our mission is to ensure that Miami supports its students in developing as effective writers in college, fully preparing all of our graduates to excel as writers in their careers, communities, and personal lives. We pursue this mission through two key initiatives:

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WRITING-FOCUSED

Make an Appointment

The Howe Writing Center provides all Miami writers – students and faculty – with many kinds of writing support. Whether you feel unsure about your draft, need some strategies for getting started, want an extra pair of eyes before you hit "submit," or are looking for a community of writers – we’ve got you covered. We offer:

  • In-person (face-to-face) appointments
  • Live online (synchronous) appointments
  • Written online (asynchronous) appointments
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TEACHING-FOCUSED

RSVP for a Workshop

The Howe Writing Across the Curriculum Program provides innovative support for teaching so that faculty and graduate teaching assistants can effectively include writing in their courses and programs. We offer:

  • Regular workshops and multi-part series
  • An innovative team-based Faculty Writing Fellows program
  • Resources to support using writing in your classrooms
  • Oversight of and support for Advanced Writing courses
  • One-on-one consultations

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HCWE Overview

We are all writers.

We need to communicate through writing every day both personally and professionally – emails, text messages, instant messages, projects – and the list goes on. Strong writing helps you excel academically and in your field, aids in learning, and lends to your credibility. With the support of the Howe Center, everyone at Miami can gain the resources to improve their writing. Check out our student writing consultants’ experiences.

Resources and Offerings

Miami Writing Institute

Rethink what it means to be a good writer with this thought-provoking course created by Miami's nationally known Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) and offered through Miami Professional Education.

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Writing Excellence at Miami

Research from the HCWE

Upcoming Events

Howe Center for Writing Excellence

The mission of the HCWE is to ensure that Miami supports its students in developing as effective writers in college, and fully prepares all of its graduates to excel as clear, concise, and persuasive writers in their careers, communities, and personal lives.

2022 Writing Program Certificate of Excellence

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2022 Exemplary Enduring WAC Program

2022 Exemplary Enduring WAC Program Award