Hopwood Program
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Hopwood Program
The Hopwood Program celebrates and supports the literary community at the University of Michigan. It recognizes literary achievement through the Hopwood Awards, one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious collegiate writing contests in the world. Through the Hopwood Room and Library, the program fosters a welcoming community where readers and writers find inspiration, explore contemporary literature, and connect with one another. From Arthur Miller and Robert Hayden to Lawrence Kasdan and Jesmyn Ward, generations of Hopwood laureates have had a lasting impact on American literature and culture.
We invite University of Michigan students to enter the contest, join us for the weekly Hopwood Tea, attend a Hopwood event, browse the Hopwood Library catalog, or learn about Hopwood history. Welcome to the Hopwood community.
2027 Hopwood Contests Are Now Open!
Submissions for the 2027 Hopwood Contests are open until 11:59pm on Janaury 14, 2027. Visit the contest page below for eligibility, contest categories, submission guidelines, and the submission portal.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Hopwood Program staff at hopwoodprogram@umich.edu.
Photo credit: Ellen Chaney
Hopwood Fall Semester Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am-4:00pm
Location
1176 Angell Hall
Digital Catalog
Explore the Hopwood Library's circulating collection of contemporary literature and writing resources through the new online catalog.
2027 Hopwood Contests Now Open!
Submissions are open until 11:59pm on January 14, 2027. Review contest requirements and submission information below before entering.
