Be every you

Find your voice – and use it to make an impact. At Northwest, students in language, literature and writing explore how words shape culture, spark connection, and inspire change across communities and generations.

Insightful. Expressive. Bold.

Why settle for one story when you can tell every one?

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Academic Excellence

Dive deep into the study of language, literature and creative expression. From classic works to contemporary voices, you’ll analyze texts, explore ideas and strengthen your writing in a program that blends critical thinking with creativity.

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Hands-on Learning

At Northwest, your classroom extends far beyond the page. You’ll workshop your writing with peers, present research at conferences, and collaborate with faculty on projects that bring language and storytelling to life.

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Creative & Professional

Contribute to student publications, share your poetry at readings, or explore careers in editing, teaching or communications. Whether you're writing novels, studying stories, or improving digital content you'll build skills that apply to any field.

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How we're different

You may be wondering what makes language, literature and writing at Northwest stand out from other schools. For starters, our students gain access to real publishing opportunities, writing workshops, and mentorship from faculty who are published authors and researchers.

This immersive, creative environment means you’ll graduate with more than just strong writing – you’ll have a professional portfolio, public presentation experience and the confidence to make your voice heard in any career you pursue.

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Supporting you at every turn.

Our professors are mentors, editors and champions of your ideas. They’ll challenge you to think deeply, write boldly and express yourself with purpose – offering personalized guidance from your first workshop to your senior portfolio.

Ready to get started?

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