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3rd Student Journal Symposium for Literary and Research Publications, 2026
2026 Conference Schedule and Program
Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday, April 24, from 11:00 AM-4:15 PM
Hybrid event, both days, at the George Washington University and Virtual.
George Washington University Arlington Education Center
950 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA
Hosted by the Graduate Program in Publishing at the George Washington University
Links to:
• Undergraduate and Graduate Student Journals and Presses
• Student Journal Symposium Co-organizers and Sponsors
SCHEDULE: Schedule subject to change; all times listed ET
Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Hybrid – In Person at the GW Arlington Center; Virtual via Zoom webinar
8:15 a.m. – In Person Registration: Doors open – Coffee and Pastries
9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Remarks
John W. Warren, George Washington University
9:20 a.m. – Succession & Sustainability - Presentations
Maintaining a Successful Academic Journal at a Small College
Barry Devine, Cecilia Groth, The Rock Creek Review, Heidelberg University
Standardizing Student-Run Processes with SOPs
Cecilia Gray, Gwendolyn Harrison, Jessicah Jensen, Kimiko Hammari, GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, George Washington University
10:15 a.m. – Extending the Impact of Student Research - Panel Discussion
Daniel Catapang, Sarah Strolger, The Globe, George Washington University
Gracie Burrows, Janat Khan, Aperture, University of Kentucky
Dina Usanovic, Cleveland State Law Review, Cleveland State University College of Law
11:15 a.m. – Fostering Community on Campus and Beyond - Presentations
Boosting Voices and Building Community: Outreach Methods for Student Publications
Jordyn Ramirez, Kenna Billings, The Harbinger, Texas Tech University
Creative Writing as Engagement with On and Off Campus Communities
Emma Hurst, Lea Jones, Dewpoint Magazine, The University of Alabama
Creating Ethical Policies for Journals and Programs
Esther Jackson, Columbia University Libraries, and Michelle Wilson, The University of Maryland Libraries
12:25 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Welcome
1:45 p.m. – Adapting to Change and AI - Presentations
Adapting to Post-AI Writing Assignments
Isaac Krom, Griffin Cappiello, Inventio, The Catholic University of America
Miracle Monocle: Onwards and Upwards, Navigating Change
Lizzy Roth, Ariana Alvarado, Miracle Monocle, University of Louisville
2:40 p.m. – Faculty Perspectives on and Support for Student Journals - Panel Discussion
Moderated by Jessica Irving, George Washington University
David Salomon, The Cupola, Christopher Newport University
Michael Plankey, Georgetown Medical Review, Georgetown University
Stephanie Bogart, Emic Magazine, University of Florida
Scott Challener, The Hampton Renaissance (formerly The Saracen), Hampton University
3:30 p.m. – Intersecting Art and Literature - Panel Discussion
Victoria King, Angelica Victor, The Hampton Renaissance (formerly The Saracen), Hampton University
Taylor Van Doorne, Megan Sheard, react/review: a responsive journal for art and architecture, University of California Santa Barbara
Abigail Gardner, Ripple Arts Review, University of Alabama
4:20 p.m. – Improving Processes and Outcomes - Presentations
Moderated by Amelia Nason, George Washington University
The BFR Process: From Submissions to Print Edition
Ella Kirshbaum, Berkeley Fiction Review, University of California Berkeley
From Submission to Scholarship: Transforming Student Work Into Publishable Research and Commentary
Kavya Ramkumar, Amelia Hawkins, Audi Alteram Partem: Journal of Law, Science, and Society, Wayne State University
Highlighting regional and university-specific exhibitions and collections in an art history graduate journal
Kristen Lauritzen, Tufts University, Ekphrasis: An Art History Graduate Journal
5:30 p.m. – Social Hour – Location to be announced
Friday, April 24, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Hybrid – In Person at the GW Arlington Center; Virtual via Zoom webinar
10:15 a.m. – In Person Registration: Doors open – Coffee and Pastries
11:00 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Remarks
11:15 a.m. – Generating Scholarship with Impact – Panel Discussion
Moderated by Amelia Nason, George Washington University
Aidan Schurr, Yair Ben-Dor, The Catalyst, George Washington University
Terin Tyson, South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business, University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Presley Nichols, Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Reagan Gulledge, Natalie Druffner, Carolina Scientific, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
12:00 p.m. – Advancing Interdisciplinary Research and Scholarship - Presentations
Moderated by Olatomiwa Sobande, George Washington University
The Importance of Interdisciplinary Student Publications in Highlighting Diversity Across Academia
Meghana Hariprasad, Johnny Tran, Challenger Research Journal, University of California San Diego
Sustaining an Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal: Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research
Amelia Baker, Kiara O’Neal, Mikkel Cullen, Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research, Kennesaw State University
12:50 p.m. – Break: Snacks/Light Lunch
1:20 p.m. – Student Journals and Leadership - Panel Discussion
Moderated by Maiya Norwood, George Washington University
Sophie Biernat, Julia Brown, Crimson Historical Review, The University of Alabama
Ryan Johnson, Keegan Tippets, Parker Price, Unbound, The University of Oregon
Katie Cassady, Helms School of Government Undergraduate Law Review, Liberty University
Ryan Krishna, Long River Review, University of Connecticut
2:00 p.m. – Advancing Impactful Knowledge Production - Panel Discussion
Moderated by Claire Lee, George Washington University
Fiona Pacious, Sara Curling, James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal, James Madison University
Nidhi Mereddy, Georgetown Medical Review, Georgetown University
Sophia Liu Wang, The Anthem, Georgetown University
2:50 p.m. – Launching a Student Run Press - Panel Discussion
Moderated by John W. Warren, George Washington University
Paul Albano, Red Rook Press, University of Alabama
Claire Bianchi, Kiriana McAffee, George Washington University Press, George Washington University
Rachel Noorda, Leena Altamimi, Ooligan Press, Portland State University
3:45 p.m. – Advancing Research on Student Journals - Presentation
Advancing Research on Student Journals
Merinda Hensley, Maddie Jones, University Libraries, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
4:20 p.m. – Closing Remarks
TBD
Presentation Abstracts:
(In chronological order):
Thursday, April 23
Maintaining a Successful Academic Journal at a Small College
Barry Devine, Cecilia Groth, The Rock Creek Review, Heidelberg University
Maintaining both student interest and faculty participation in the publication of an undergraduate academic journal can be a challenge. Students come and go every year, and faculty can often change with little notice. The Rock Creek Review at Heidelberg University has developed a simple formula that is easily transferrable from one Managing Editor to the next and from one Faculty Advisor to the next with little to no interruption. While some undergraduate publications struggle to make it past two to three years, The Rock Creek Review is competing its sixth annual issue and is setting up the editorial staff for our seventh. We are happy to share our process so that other schools can establish and maintain publication opportunities for undergraduate research.
Standardizing Student-Run Processes with SOPs
Cecilia Gray, Gwendolyn Harrison, Jessicah Jensen, Kimiko Hammari, GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, George Washington University
Student journals experience frequent turnover in our leadership and community members; this constant shift in involvement can make continuity a persistent challenge. Over the past year, the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing (GWJEP) has worked intentionally to preserve institutional knowledge by developing comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document editorial and operational workflows. These SOPs guide articles through submission, review, revision, and publication; revision feedback to authors—especially those in the humanities or publishing fields who may be unfamiliar with scholarly processes; how we write and evaluate various types of content; social media campaigns; and managing student volunteers, including strategies for addressing inactivity. GWJEP team leads will share process for creating effective SOPs, templates we’ve developed, and examples of how these documents have improved our day-to-day operations. We will also discuss the tangible benefits other student-run journals can expect to experience by implementing SOPs, including smoother transitions and reduced labor between teams, clearer expectations for new staff, and ultimately more sustainable operations. Attendees will leave with the knowledge of practical steps to take to create, implement, and maintain SOPs in their own publications.
Boosting Voices and Building Community: Outreach Methods for Student Publications
Jordyn Ramirez, Kenna Billings, The Harbinger, Texas Tech University
Expanding the scope of voices with student authors is one of the greatest challenges faced by student-led publications. This presentation will emphasize the importance of encouraging university-wide submissions and outline the outreach methods that The Harbinger has used to reach and provide literary opportunities to students throughout the entire university. These outreach methods include Harbinger’s experience collaborating with the Honors College, the Texas Tech School of Music, and professors from a variety of disciplines. Our journal prioritizes this outreach because it’s a tangible way that we live out our commitment to showcasing the diversity of student voices, no matter what those students are a part of on campus. Our presentation will provide attendees with ideas on how to encourage accessibility and awareness of their publication; methods for cross-interdisciplinary inclusion and outreach; and digital accommodations for including distance-learners.
Creative Writing as Engagement with On and Off Campus Communities
Emma Hurst, Lea Jones, Dewpoint Magazine, The University of Alabama
Creative writing can serve not only as a personal endeavor and creative outlet, but also as a method of connecting communities. Dewpoint Magazine has found methods of increasing engagement with other writing communities on campus at the University of Alabama, as well as off campus in the Tuscaloosa community. This presentation will focus on methods to connect with on campus communities and increasing engagement with those spaces, and how creative writing can be used to engage with the community, not just in an academic space. Learning outcomes will include methods of outlining engagement with other on campus communities, how to unite organizations through creative-writing focused events, and how creative writing can connect to the greater community.
Creating Ethical Policies for Journals and Programs
Esther Jackson, Columbia University Libraries; Michelle Wilson, University of Maryland Libraries
Journal editors may be tasked with troubleshooting thorny issues, from allegations of plagiarism, to allegations of research misconduct, to disputes over authorship. In the best of times, journals have robust policies in place that guide journal staffers in their decision-making. However, policies do not always exist before problems arise. Sometimes the thorny issues themselves necessitate the creation of new policies. That’s where the Ethics module of the Library Publishing Curriculum comes into play. The Library Publishing Curriculum is an Open Educational Resource intended to empower librarians to meet local demands to launch and/or enhance scholarly publishing activities. Although created with librarians in mind, the curriculum is a useful resource for anyone interested in learning more about journal management. This presentation will help attendees will identify sections of the Ethics module to review in greater detail after the session, and journal board members to select a section of the module to review as a board after the conference, with the purpose of creating a new policy
Adapting to Post-AI Writing Assignments
Isaac Krom, Griffin Cappiello, Inventio, The Catholic University of America
In light of generative AI use, professors at the Catholic University of America have increasingly relied on shorter, more personalized assignments (e.g. weekly 1–2-page reading responses) rather than traditional research papers in the last two years. This has led to a decrease in the diversity and quantity of submissions to Inventio, the undergraduate research journal. In response, the executive board of Inventio is launching an online journal of shorter works written by undergraduates at CUA. This presentation will focus on the value of shorter-form writing, and possible motivation for publishing undergraduate humanities papers that do not necessarily include secondary source research. Attendees can expect broad reflection on the place of the undergraduate journal in the university and specific reflection on potential differences in copyediting strategy for shorter (3-5 page) papers as opposed to longer research papers.
Miracle Monocle: Onwards and Upwards, Navigating Change
Lizzy Roth, Ariana Alvarado, Miracle Monocle, University of Louisville
Miracle Monocle has recently undergone major shifts in operation; a new website unaffiliated with the university, a publishing fellowship program, and a membership to CLMP. All these changes are to uplift and support the journal and its student editors at every level, granting opportunity and experience to its staff and authors. New competitions, publications, and reviews are all hallmarks of the journal-- but it’s still a leap whenever we make a change. Change is difficult, it’s scary, and it can be hard to judge the shifting tides of community engagement in addition to thinking about what’s best for expanding the journal. Our presentation will aim to describe how we thought about these opportunities, the process of making them happen, and advice about how you can make your journal as flexible as possible to give your readers, authors, and editors the best experience with you.
The BFR Process: From Submissions to Print Edition
Ella Kirshbaum, Berkeley Fiction Review, University of California Berkeley
For an undergraduate magazine, where editors leave their positions after graduation, it can be challenging to balance editorial experience, impact in the field, and magazine longevity. How can a publication's process help editors prepare for industry jobs after graduation? How can a publication keep producing high-quality content without any long-time editors to “hold down the fort”? There is no right way to run a literary magazine but understanding how other organizations balance these challenges can be valuable. Established in 1982, Berkeley Fiction Review has spent decades developing a process for accepting, editing, and publishing stories in an annual physical collection; after this presentation on its internal structure, hopefully attendees will feel inspired to think about how their own magazines’ logistical processes could better support their mission and goals.
From Submission to Scholarship: Transforming Student Work Into Publishable Research and Commentary
Kavya Ramkumar, Amelia Hawkins, Audi Alteram Partem: Journal of Law, Science, and Society, Wayne State University
This interactive workshop guides students, faculty, and journal staff through the full lifecycle of a student manuscript meaning we will discuss how a piece evolves from a classroom assignment or early-stage idea into polished, publishable scholarship. Participants will collectively evaluate anonymous sample submissions, simulate an editorial board meeting, and practice giving peer-review feedback. The session will highlight common weaknesses in undergraduate writing, ethical considerations, and strategies for cultivating stronger contributors.
Highlighting regional and university-specific exhibitions and collections in an art history graduate journal
Kristen Lauritzen, Tufts University, Ekphrasis: An Art History Graduate Journal
The inaugural issue of Ekphrasis: An Art History Graduate Journal will feature two sections on New England exhibitions and collections. Based in Medford, MA and published through Tufts University, the journal intends to foster conversation surrounding the local art scene and important collections in the region. The Exhibition Highlights section will review recent, current, and upcoming exhibitions in the greater New England area, from blockbuster museum exhibitions to small contemporary galleries in Maine. The Tufts University Spotlight section will enable undergraduate students at Tufts and the associated School of the Museum of Fine Arts to publish “research notes” about an art object in the university’s collection. This presentation will discuss how academic journals can both appeal to broad audiences while highlighting location-specific exhibitions and collections (as well as events and other locally-relevant topics). This formula is applicable across departments and specialties; a political science journal could highlight local politics and elections, while an environmentally-focused journal could engage with regional climate concerns and discourses.
Friday, May 1
The Importance of Interdisciplinary Student Publications in Highlighting Diversity Across Academia
Meghana Hariprasad, Johnny Tran, Challenger Research Journal, University of California San Diego
As a student-led research journal, Challenger’s mission is to provide a platform for undergraduate researchers from all socioeconomic and academic backgrounds to publish their novel research, thereby strengthening the breadth of their fields by ensuring that research is being highlighted across communities. Our presentation examines the role of student journals in disseminating research spanning diverse academic disciplines, highlighting how publishing opportunities in these journals uplifts different communities and provides them with resources that help them succeed in their career paths. We will present quantitative data collected from our publications regarding the readership of our papers and the impact of our journal, as well as qualitative data that show how workshops hosted by our publication provide resources for students to navigate research and academia. We’ll also discuss what DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) looks like in publishing, and the necessity for student journals to prioritize it to ensure accessibility for all students.
Sustaining an Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal: Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research
Amelia Baker, Kiara O’Neal, Mikkel Cullen, Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research, Kennesaw State University
This presentation offers a comprehensive analysis of the functions and impacts of an interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal as a platform for scholarly development, editorial training, and inclusive research practices. The session examines the journal’s organizational structure, peer-review process, and editor-training framework to highlight mechanisms that promote consistency, rigor, and diverse disciplinary representation. Attention is given to initiatives designed to broaden access-transparent submission guidelines, measurable publication timeline expectations, author support, and bias-aware review protocols. Additionally, this presentation serves to situate KJUR within the broader research ecosystem, emphasizing its contribution to fostering inquiry and supporting equitable pathways into academic scholarships for students. Through this analysis, the session will demonstrate how this student-centered journal operates as a critical infrastructure in advancing quality and inclusivity for undergraduate voices.
Advancing Research on Student Journals
Merinda Hensley, Maddie Jones, University Libraries, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The ephemeral nature of undergraduate research journals means there is no definitive list of titles and therefore little is known about their similarities and differences. Librarians supporting undergraduate research can benefit from gaining an understanding for how these publications are organized and published including what it means to professionalize a student-led journal. “The Library as Collaborator in Student Publishing: An Index and Review of Undergraduate Research Journals,” by Merinda Kaye Hensley and Heidi R. Johnson (2019), was the first of its kind to identify the numbers and scope of undergraduate journals in specific disciplines as well as the first to assess specific characteristics of those journals as a defined group. (See also Undergraduate Research Journal Data, 2014–2015.) This follow-up study re-examines characteristics of the original defined list of journals and documents changes over time. From the data gathered, we aim to identify areas of the publication processes in which librarians may be able to play a stronger role in the professionalizing undergraduate research.
Panelist and Speaker Bios:
Paul Albano is the Associate Director of Undergraduate Creative Writing at the University of Alabama and a faculty adviser for Red Rook Press.
Ariana Alvarado is a graduate student and graduate teaching assistant at the University of Louisville. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in Creative Writing and Theology from Bellarmine University in May of 2024. In the Spring of 2025, she served as a Graduate Editor of Miracle Monocle for Issue 24, and she is a Publishing Lab Fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year. As a poet, her work has been featured by Sarabande Books, Cider Press Review, and the Red Branch Review, among others. She will earn her Master of Arts in English in May of 2026.
Leena Altamimi is a graduate student at Portland State University and a member of the editorial team at the university's affiliated publishing house, Ooligan Press. She serves as copy chief, overseeing the quality and consistency of all internal and public-facing materials, ensuring they meet professional publishing standards. Additionally, she manages a manuscript acquired from Multnomah County's Library Writers Project and is the current book reviews editor at Portland Review.
Amelia Baker is a Graduate student at Kennesaw State University working towards a Master’s in Public Administration. She was previously in the First Year Scholars Program where she worked with Dr. Roneisha Worthy on “Exploring the Use of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase to Enhance Compost Nitrogen Content”, which was shown at the Symposium of Student Scholars (2022). She spent three and a half years being a Research Peer Ambassador for the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. She now works with Dr. Amy Buddie on several research projects including “The Relationship Between Undergraduate Research Participation and Educational Outcomes,” presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (2025) and the Symposium of Student Scholars (2025. Amelia is passionate about helping students get involved in research, making sure they feel supported, confident, and excited throughout their research journey.
Yair Ben-Dor is a recent summa cum laude graduate from George Washington University with a B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He is co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Catalyst. A DMV local, Yair is passionate about using STEM as a unifying force to make research accessible and collaborative across D.C. institutions and universities. His interests lie in how STEM provides an evidence-based framework for understanding the world, turning scientific curiosity into real-world impact. He is currently applying to medical schools with the aim of becoming a physician.
Claire Bianchi is a second-year student in the MPS in Publishing program at George Washington University. In her first year, she served on the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing’s Strategy & Sustainability Committee and now leads Acquisitions for the new GW University Press. Claire earned her bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia. With a decade of experience across finance, marketing, and content strategy, she currently works at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Content Manager and Field Engagement Lead, combining her analytical background with a passion for storytelling and publishing innovation.
Sophie Biernat is a fourth-year undergraduate studying Public History at the University of Alabama. She has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Crimson Historical Review during the 2025-2026 academic year. She has also been a Proofing Officer and a staff member on all three of the journal’s editorial boards. She is particularly interested in fostering connections with other student journals, helping staff members develop practical skills through organizational involvement, and uplifting undergraduate scholarship.
Kenna Billings is a senior at Texas Tech University studying Creative Writing with minors in Chinese and International Studies. She began working with Harbinger her freshman year as a reader, before becoming assistant editor for the 2024-2025 edition. She is the current editor-in-chief. After she graduates in December, Kenna plans to pursue a career in international journalism, where she can combine her passion for foreign affairs with her love of writing! She hopes to someday publish books of her own.
Dr. Stephanie Bogart is the Undergraduate Coordinator for University of Florida’s Anthropology program and has been the faculty mentor for Emic Magazine since 2023. Dr. Bogart aims to promote experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students through an interdisciplinary platform of understanding the various processes of publishing in an easily digestible way.
Julia Brown is a Junior at the University of Alabama, from Cumming, Georgia, majoring in History and Public Health with the intention to get her MPH. Her primary historical interests include the history of infectious diseases and their impact on society, and the history of music as it has affected pop culture. As Co-Chair of the Review Board for the Crimson Historical Review and helps in the selection process, determining which papers will be published.
Gracie Burrows is a Kentucky native with diverse scholarly interests. Gracie will graduate from the University of Kentucky in the Spring of 2026 with a major in Physics and minors in Philosophy, Mathematics, and Music. Gracie combines her love of the humanities with her work in physics to approach science from a classical perspective, pursuing not just results but meaningful ones. She plans to earn a PhD in experimental nuclear astrophysics and conduct research as a university professor.
Griffin Cappiello is a sophomore Politics and Media and Communications Studies major with a minor in Writing from San Diego, CA. This year, he joined the staff of Inventio as the Assistant Editor. Outside of Inventio, he serves as the News and Sports Editor for The Tower, a Writing Center tutor, an Orientation Advisor, and a student worker for the Athletics Department’s Communications team. He enjoys baking, reading, watching sports, playing soccer, and eating tacos.
Katie Cassady is a senior at Liberty University in her second year as Editor-in-Chief of the Helms School of Government Undergraduate Law Review, a student-run journal with 6,400+ downloads. In this capacity, Katie has grown the staff to over 30 members and supervised the publication of two new issues. She also serves as the President of Liberty’s Advocacy Program, including a moot court team ranked #4 in the nation for oral advocacy. Now in her third year of competing, she has won two regional competitions, made two national appearances, and been recognized as a 4x top orator. She formerly served as an Associate Justice in Liberty’s Student Government Association, where she authored judicial opinions and presided over 400+ traffic disputes involving over $25,000.
Daniel Catapang is a Junior at the George Washington University studying International Affairs and Asian Studies, focusing on security policy and Southeast Asia. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief at The Globe where he oversees the journal’s triannual publications. He hopes to pursue a career in public service and foreign policy.
Dr. Scott Challener is Associate Professor of English and Dean of the Graduate College at Hampton University and managing editor of The Hampton Renaissance. His poems and essays appear in ASAP/J, Berkeley Poetry Review, Contemporary Literature, Gulf Coast, Lana Turner Journal, Los Angeles Review of Books, Mississippi Review, OmniVerse, Post45 Contemporaries, The Langston Hughes Review, Poetry, The Nation, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. Recently, he edited a folio of the legendary D.C. poet E. Ethelbert Miller for Poetry magazine.
Mikkel Cullen is currently a Junior at Kennesaw State University working through a degree in Music Theory and a minor in Ancient and Modern Classics. They have completed the First Year Scholars Program, the Sophomore Scholars Program, and the Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Mikkel presented at the Symposium of Student Scholars in the Spring and Fall of 2024. They have also presented at NCUR and two international music conferences. In their spare time, Mikkel enjoys reading, gaming, and finding new music.
Sara Curling is a student at James Madison University and serves as managing editor with the James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal.
Dr. Barry Devine is an Associate Professor of English at Heidelberg University. He is a coeditor of Teaching James Joyce in the Twenty-First Century and Sally Rooney: Perspectives and Approaches. His research on the manuscripts of James Joyce also appears in The Irish Bildungsroman and The Cambridge Centenary Ulysses: The 1922 Text with Notes and Essays.
Natalie Druffner is a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill from Dallas, Texas, and currently serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Carolina Scientific. She is double majoring in Polymer Chemistry and Music. On campus, she plays viola in the UNC Symphony Orchestra, is in a chamber music trio with friends, and does electrochemistry research in the Jackson Lab to develop safer and more sustainable battery materials. Natalie hopes to pursue a PhD in Electrochemistry and eventually work in renewable energy or energy storage.
Abigail Gardner is the editor-in-chief of Ripple Arts Review. She is a graduate student in American Studies at the University of Alabama, currently researching gender and sexuality representation in musical theatre. She holds a BA in Psychology with minors in Women’s Studies and Creative Media from UA. With a lifelong dedication to the arts, she studied Visual Arts at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, where she developed a strong foundation in artistic expression. Having spent much of her life in Alabama, Abigail is passionate about making the arts accessible in the South, especially live performances.
Cecilia Gray is a Production Editor at Simon & Schuster, Director of Operations at Inkluded, and Managing Editor of the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing. She is currently earning her MPS in Publishing at George Washington University. She brings a passion for inclusive storytelling and ethical industry practices to her work and is honored to work with organizations that share her passion.
Cecilia Groth is the Managing Editor of the Rock Creek Review and Secretary/Editor of Morpheus, the Heidelberg University literary magazine. Cecilia is a junior and double major in Environmental Science & Sustainability and English. They are the author of the creative nonfiction piece, “I Felt God Among the Cicadas” (2025).
Reagan Gulledge is a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill from Albemarle, North Carolina, and currently serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Carolina Scientific. She is an Environmental Science major with a concentration in water and climate. She is also a Communications Intern for the North Carolina Collaboratory and volunteers with the Net Zero Tracker global database. Reagan hopes to pursue a Master of Public Policy and eventually an environmental law degree.
Kimiko Christensen Hammari is an editor, author, and adjunct editing professor at Brigham Young University. She is in her last semester of GWU’s Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program and serves as the E-publishing Committee Lead for the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing.
Meghana Hariprasad is a master’s student studying Biology at UC San Diego. Her academic interests include gene regulation, more specifically understanding the molecular basis of genetic disorders. Meghana joined Challenger Research Journal during her sophomore year as an undergraduate student, where she started off as the Journalist to highlight the impact of the McNair Scholars program and diverse career pathways in academia. The following year, she returned as the Publishing Coordinator, where she coordinated the publication of Volume 6. Currently, as the co-Editor-in-Chief, she strives to increase the visibility of non-STEM fields in research and encourage students from diverse backgrounds to engage in scientific communication and publishing.
Gwendolyn Harrison is in her second year in the MPS in Publishing program at George Washington University, and she is currently serving as the Editorial Committee Lead for the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish in 2022 and has been working full-time as a copywriter and editor in the DC area ever since.
Amelia Hawkins is the Executive Research Editor of Audi Alteram Partem. She is a 2nd-year honors undergraduate student at Wayne State University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience, on the pre-med track. She is interested in going to medical school to become a psychiatrist.
Merinda Kaye Hensley is an associate professor and the research programs liaison and instruction librarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She leads a variety of undergraduate research efforts including publishing several undergraduate research journals, collecting and archiving undergraduate theses and capstone projects, coordinating the annual Image of Research — UR Edition competition, and she designs and teaches library-related workshops supporting research skills. Her research focuses on the intersections of information literacy and scholarly communication.
Emma Hurst is a senior at The University of Alabama majoring in English and Philosophy, with minors in Creative Writing and the Blount Scholars Program (Liberal Arts). She is the Vice President of the Phi Xi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta and the editor of Dewpoint Magazine. Emma is an intern with the Black Warrior Review at UA and works as a writing consultant for the UA Writing Center. She is passionate about all forms of writing and expanding engagement and sharing of creative writing within the community.
Esther Jackson is Head of Open Scholarship at Columbia University Libraries, where she leads initiatives to expand public access to scholarly information. She oversees a team that manages Academic Commons (Columbia’s digital repository), runs Journal Publishing and Podcast Publishing partnerships programs, and provides workshops, classroom instruction, and consultations on research computing, digital pedagogy, and scholarly communication topics. Esther actively contributes to the scholarly communication ecosystem through committee roles with the Wikimedia Foundation’s Regional Fund for North America, DataCite’s Services and Technologies Steering Group, DOAJ’s North American Editorial Policy Advisory Group, OpenRefine’s Advisory Committee, and the Library Freedom Project.
Jessicah Jensen is in her second year of the MPS in Publishing program and the Marketing Lead for the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing (GWJEP) at George Washington University, where she combines her passions for publishing, communication, and ethical inquiry. Originally from Utah and now based in Boston, she earned her bachelor’s degree before spending five years working as a paralegal—an experience that deepened her appreciation for integrity, precision, and the power of language to shape justice and understanding. Her transition into publishing reflects her conviction that stories and scholarship can serve as catalysts for change. At the GWJEP, she is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and exploring the intersection of technology and ethics in modern publishing.
Ryan Johnson is a senior at the University of Oregon pursuing a philosophy major and creative writing minor and editor-in-chief of Unbound Journal. He loves writing speculative fiction that addresses ethical and phenomenological subjects. His favorite writer is Jorge Luis Borges, and is fascinated with how unconventional craft elements can layer and elevate stories.
Lea Jones is a Junior majoring in English with a minor in Creative Writing at The University of Alabama. Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, she grew up loving the university, and as an inspired writer, she has had the opportunity to be published in literary magazines on campus, help edit Dewpoint Magazine under Sigma Tau Delta, and works as the layout manager for the New College Review. These opportunities have allowed her to share her passion for reading and writing, whether it be creatively or academically.
Maddie Jones is an iSchool student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Class of 2027.
Janat Khan is an upcoming graduate in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a minor in Data Analytics. Janat focuses on using quantitative analysis and data visualization to inform marketing strategy and business decision-making. Her experience includes analyzing campaign performance, interpreting consumer and engagement data, and translating insights into actionable recommendations across campus organizations and professional settings. She plans to pursue a career in data-driven marketing or business analytics.
Victoria King is a junior at Hampton University, majoring in English with a minor in Spanish and Marketing. Her passion for literature has encouraged her to share the joy of creative writing with others. As a poet and advocate for diverse voices, she is dedicated to empowering children of color through creative writing. She strives to create inclusive spaces where young people can gain confidence in their literacy skills. She currently serves as the Senior Co-Editor for Hampton University’s literary magazine, The Hampton Renaissance. After graduation, Victoria will pursue her master’s degree in Publishing. She is an aspiring bookstore owner, publisher, and marketing champion of books that spotlight children of color.
Ella Kirshbaum is a third-year student at UC Berkeley studying English literature and linguistics; this is her second year as one of the Editors in Chief of Berkeley Fiction Review. Since she discovered BFR in the first few weeks of her freshman year at Berkeley, she has spent time in practically every role in the magazine, and in doing so has developed a love for all the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of running a litmag.
Ryan Krishna is an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut pursuing a double degree in English and an Independent Major in The Neuroscience of Language. At the Long River Review, he currently serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief and Creative Nonfiction Panelist, having previously served as Translations Editor and Poetry Panelist. Ryan’s interdisciplinary training spans literary studies, neuroscience, and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Ryan works in an aphasia rehabilitation lab and volunteers as a facilitator in an Aphasia Book Club, supporting community-based language engagement. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in medicine, with interests in language, ethics, and patient-centered care.
Isaac Krom is a senior Philosophy and Mathematics major with a minor in Writing from Latrobe, PA. He is the current Editor in Chief of Inventio. Outside of Inventio, he serves as a writing center tutor and a Resident Assistant. His favorite recent reads have been Plato’s Republic and Raissa Maritain’s “We Have been friends together.”
Kristen Lauritzen (she/her) is a second-year MA student in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University. She is interested in cross-cultural networks of modernism in the twentieth century, particularly exchanges of art and ideas between Europe and Latin America. For the 2025-2026 academic year, Kristen is interning at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as the nineteenth-century graduate research intern in the Art of Europe department. She has worked as an AmeriCorps member, a legal researcher, and has held multiple internships in museum and gallery settings in the New England region. Kristen is one of the co-founders and co-Editors-in-Chief of Ekphrasis: An Art History Graduate Journal.
Claire Lee is a senior at The George Washington University, majoring in Creative Writing & English and American Studies. As a poet, fiction writer, and lover of cultural theory, her interests span far and wide, but she is particularly occupied with ecopoetics and urban studies. Further, Claire is an associate agent with the Kepner Agency focused on, but not limited to, acquiring contemporary and speculative literary or upmarket fiction. In brief, she is passionate about discovering, cultivating, and sharing great writing.
Kiriana (Kira) McAffee is a second-year graduate student in George Washington University's publishing program. After obtaining her undergraduate degree in English Literature from Brigham Young University-Idaho, she has spent several years as a grant proposal writer for the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, a higher education nonprofit in DC. She has also worked as a freelance writer and editor in the creative and education literature spheres. Kira has utilized her professional background in technical writing and funding to lead Strategy for the developing GW University Press, and plans to continue pursuing work with university presses after her graduation. In between her work with the Consortium and GW, Kira spends her time reading, writing, and exploring the Oregon coast where she lives with her husband and two daughters.
Nidhi Mereddy is a third-year medical student at Georgetown University and is the current Editor in Chief of the Georgetown Medical Review.
Presley Nichols is a senior honors neuroscience student and the current Editor-in-Chief of Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As a student, Presley participates in undergraduate research with UT's College of Nursing, in part investigating how diabetic wound ulcer severity intersects with socioeconomic status and other individual, family, and community-level barriers. Additionally, Presley is actively working on her honors thesis—an integration of neuroscience and social psychology. She plans to attend medical school this fall.
Dr. Rachel Noorda is Director of the Graduate Program in Book Publishing at Portland State University, which houses the student-run trade publishing house: Ooligan Press. Dr. Noorda's research is focused on entrepreneurship, marketing and consumer behavior in book publishing, with a focus on identity and small business. Her work bridges scholarly research and industry practice, exploring how publishing professionals navigate contemporary challenges in an evolving media landscape.
Kiara O’Neal is currently a Junior majoring in Computer Science at Kennesaw State University. As a freshman, she participated in the First Year Scholars Program, where she collaborated with Dr. Hu on a project titled “Enhancing Bridge Inspections Using Drone Technology and Computer Vision.” This work was presented at both the 2024 Symposium and NCUR 2024. She then continued the project through the Sophomore Scholars Program, presenting her research at the IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 conference, the Spring Symposium 2025, and NCUR 2025. She also serves as a student assistant for the Office of Undergraduate Research, where she conducts research on Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences at KSU under the mentorship of Dr. Buddie. In her free time, she enjoys reading and competing for the KSU club gymnastics team.
Fiona Pacious is a senior Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication major at James Madison University. She is in her fourth semester working with the James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal, and she is now one of two managing editors.
Michael Plankey, PhD, is a clinical infectious disease epidemiologist and professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center. He is a longstanding senior Co-Investigator of the combined Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study and Women’s Interagency HIV Study in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and Georgetown University. He is co-founder and current publisher of Georgetown Medical Review.
Parker Price is a senior at the University of Oregon studying Anthropology with a concentration in Archaeology and a minor in Mathematics, and senior poetry editor of Unbound Journal. He tends to write verse, often using the interplay between archaic and modern language to examine the relationship between past and present.
Jordyn Ramirez is graduate student advisor of the Harbinger. She previously served as the Editor-in-Chief for two years. She is currently a master’s student at Texas Tech University focusing on Special Education. She began working for the Harbinger in 2022 as an undergraduate student. She received her Bachelor’s of English with a minor in Education in May of 2025. After completing her Master’s, she hopes to become an elementary English teacher.
Kavya Ramkumar is the Editor-in-Chief of Audi Alteram Partem. She is a 2nd-year honors undergraduate student at Wayne State University, double-majoring in Law and Business Management, on the pre-law track. She is interested in going to law school to become an intellectual property lawyer.
Lizzy Roth is a graduate student at the University of Louisville. Her editorial interests are in fiction of all genres, and she dabbles in writing short stories as well. Rhetoric and composition are her main scholarly focus, but storytelling is where her interest lies. Roth has worked closely with Miracle Monocle on its most recent anthology and is thrilled with the opportunity to bring more voices into the fold.
Dr. David A. Salomon holds a PhD in English literature from the University of Connecticut and an MA from the City University of New York. A specialist in the literature, religion and culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance England, he joined Christopher Newport University as the inaugural Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity in September 2017, and serves as editor of The Cupola. He currently serves as Chair of the Council on Undergraduate Research Undergraduate Research Programs Division. His new book, Angels, Demons, and Demigods in Popular Culture, will be published in January 2026. He has published essays on everything from medieval mysticism to anger in the Bible and has given presentations on teaching and faculty evaluation models at conferences, such as the Teaching Professor and the annual AACU Conference.
Megan J. Sheard is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of California Santa Barbara. Her research considers how convict sites transformed Indigenous lands into architectural materials at nineteenth century carceral sites in lutruwita/Tasmania. Megan’s work has been supported by the UCSB Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, of which she is a former Public Humanities Fellow and program instructor with the Foundations in the Humanities program teaching literature to incarcerated students. She is a former Public Engagement Fellow of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and co-managing editor of react/review: a responsive journal for art & architectural history.
Aidan Schurr is a third-year student at George Washington University pursuing a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Pre-Med Studies. As an engineer interested in medicine, Aidan finds his interests span every letter in STEM, with experience in a diverse set of research labs, from clinical Alzheimer's care to machine learning development, with interests ranging from sustainable innovation, healthcare, and neuroscience to environmental research. He is co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Catalyst. For Aidan, The Catalyst represents the best aspects of DC: cross-disciplinary, impact driven, and far-reaching. Beyond campus, he has worked alongside policymakers, lawyers, and scientists to utilize science communication in driving global change. His goal is to pursue an MD/PhD in bioinformatics and systems immunology, bridging artificial intelligence to the world of healthcare.
Sarah Strolger is a Junior at the George Washington University studying International Affairs, focusing on Gender in International Affairs and minors in Statistics and German. She serves as the Director of The Compass where she oversees the journal’s monthly publications. She hopes to pursue a career in the humanitarian sector.
Keegan S. Tippetts is a junior and English major with various minors at the University of Oregon and senior prose editor of Unbound Journal. He writes abstract prose and poetry alongside essays and some criticism. He recommends Yuri Herrera’s Signs Preceding the End of the World for prose writers.
Johnny Tran is a master’s student studying Marine Biology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. His research is focused on marine biochemistry and bio-inspired design of novel pharmaceuticals. Johnny joined the Challenger Research Journal as an undergraduate transfer student where he started off as a Journalist promoting the impact publication can have post-graduation. Now, as the journal’s co-Editor-in-Chief, he and Meghana aim to increase research and publication access to undergraduates and underrepresented groups in academia.
Terin Tyson is a third-year Juris Doctor candidate at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law and Editor-in-Chief of the South Carolina Journal of International Law & Business. Her academic and professional experiences center on international business law, international arbitration, and transactional law. Terin has gained valuable experience working as a research assistant for the past two years and as a law clerk in Milan, Italy, during her first summer of law school. She is also Corporate Relations Chair for the Black Law Students Association, where she builds pipelines between diverse law students and the legal profession.
Dina Usanovic is the Editor-in-Chief of the Cleveland State Law Review and a 2026 J.D. Candidate at Cleveland State University College of Law. In addition to her work with CSLR, Dina has served as a teaching assistant and academic excellence mentor, supporting first-year law students in developing legal writing and analytical skills. Before law school, she earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science from Cleveland State University. Upon graduation, Dina plans to sit for the bar exam and join Squire Patton Boggs as a first-year associate.
Taylor Van Doorne is an architectural historian specializing in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century French architectural history, theory, and town planning. She is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California Santa Barbara, where she is completing a dissertation on ephemeral festival architecture in Paris from 1789-1830. Her research has been supported by a Samuel H. Kress Foundation Institutional Fellowship and a Chateaubriand Fellowship, among other grants. She is the co-founder and co-managing editor of the digital graduate journal react/review: a responsive journal for art & architectural history.
Angelica Victor is a fourth-year graduating senior from Bergen County, New Jersey, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing at Hampton University. She is the senior co-editor of The Hampton Renaissance campus Literary Magazine, the vice president of the Alpha Beta Zeta chapter of Sigma Tau Delta–English, International Honors Society, a community service board member for women’s empowerment organization, “To The Little Black Girl That…”, and a member of the national Association of Black Journalists. Angelica Victor is also a published author and a six-time dean’s list student, hoping to further her education through future graduate studies.
Sophia Liu Wang is an undergraduate at Georgetown University (Class of 2027) double majoring in Neurobiology and English. She is a current Secretary of The Anthem, Georgetown’s literary magazine. She has previously presented posters at the Children’s Cancer Foundation Research Symposium and Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, and she has published research in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling. This is her first symposium representing The Anthem.
Michelle Wilson is the Head of Open Scholarship Services (OSS) at the University of Maryland, and Editor-in-Chief of the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing. From 2018-2022, Michelle was Digital Publishing Librarian at Columbia University and prior to that, editor at Oxford University Press, where she worked on digital and reference publications in Art History. Michelle is the Editor for the Digital Art History Directory and a member of the Editorial Board for the Art Libraries Society of North America. She has served as a committee member with the Library Publishing Coalition, and as an advisory board member for Punctum Books and Knowledge Commons. Michelle is also an affiliate faculty member at the UMD School of Information where she teaches courses on academic librarianship and scholarly communications.
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Journals and Presses:
The Anthem, founded in 1873, is Georgetown University’s long-running literary magazine, publishing a quarterly collection of the university community’s best poetry, short fiction, art, and photography. We solicit submissions from students, alumni, and faculty and review them weekly. We are dedicated to delivering high quality constructive feedback to our submitters and creating an inclusive culture for creative expression.
Aperture is an open-access, interdisciplinary, peer and expert reviewed student journal at the University of Kentucky. The journal’s primary mission is to make more visible the rich and diverse scholarship conducted by University of Kentucky undergraduates and promote the advancement of knowledge by publishing reports of their unique experiential endeavors.
Audi Alteram Partem: Journal of Law, Science, and Society is an interdisciplinary research journal at Wayne State University dedicated to bridging the gap between legal studies, the sciences, and broader societal issues. Our mission is to provide students and scholars with a platform to publish original research, exchange ideas, and engage in critical conversations that shape the future of academia and policy. “Audi Alteram Partem,” meaning “Listen to the Other Side,” reflects our commitment to challenge assumptions, bridge disciplines, and foster a culture of intellectual openness and inquiry.
Berkeley Fiction Review is a UC Berkeley undergraduate, student-run publication. We look for innovative short fiction that plays with form and content, as well as traditionally constructed stories with fresh voices and original ideas. We invite submissions of previously unpublished short stories year-round and publish a printed edition of our magazine annually.
Carolina Scientific, founded in Spring 2008, serves to educate undergraduates by focusing on the exciting innovations in science and current research that are taking place at UNC-Chapel Hill. Carolina Scientific strives to provide a way for students to discover and express their knowledge of new scientific advances, to encourage students to explore and report on the latest scientific research at UNC-Chapel Hill, and to educate and inform readers while promoting interest in science and research.
The Catalyst strives to live up to its name—serving as a Washington DC based student-run magazine that empowers the voices of tomorrow’s scientists, innovators, and critical thinkers. Through engaging content rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), we aim to inform, inspire, and spark meaningful change emanating outwards from the Capital of United States.
Challenger Research Journal was founded in 2019, inspired by Dr. Ronald E. McNair’s contributions as an outstanding scholar and representative of underrepresented communities of color. The Challenger Research Journal provides UC San Diego McNair Scholars and other students the opportunity to publish and share their research. Students of all academic disciplines and social backgrounds have been represented in our publications. Through our publication and mentorship process, we create an accessible publishing space where traditional barriers to publishing are removed. All undergraduate students, especially those from minority groups, are encouraged to publish with the journal. Our editorial board is entirely composed of students and makes a conscious effort to recruit underrepresented students across higher education and students in undergraduate research programs to publish their original research.
Cleveland State Law Review, founded in 1952, is the flagship scholarly journal of Cleveland State University College of Law. CSLR publishes articles and student notes on a wide range of legal and policy issues, with a focus on advancing meaningful dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and students. Through its publications, CSLR is dedicated to promoting rigorous legal scholarship and contributing to the development of the law at both regional and national levels.
The Crimson Historical Review, founded in 2019, is the University of Alabama’s undergraduate history journal, staffed entirely by undergraduate students. At the CHR, our purpose is to give authors the opportunity to publish original, peer-reviewed content and to share that content on a national platform.
The Cupola: The title of our student research journal references the architectural feature that tops Trible Library, thus honoring Cupola authors as the preeminent student researchers at Christopher Newport. In support of its mission, Christopher Newport University’s Office of Research and Creative Activity honors and promotes outstanding student research papers with a $100 cash award and publication in CNU’s student journal, The Cupola. The top two entries are granted awards of $500 each. The journal will be available in both print and online editions.
Dewpoint Magazine is a literary magazine designed to showcase the best original poetry, prose, and critical works by students at The University of Alabama.
Emic Magazine is a mixed-media magazine at University of Florida focused on bolstering the original and academic works of undergraduates through a digital platform as a method of conveying the diversity of human experience through an interdisciplinary lens. Emic self-identifies as “an anthro-zine centered around culture, biology, history, and society; everything that makes us human.”
Ekphrasis: An Art History Graduate Journal is an online scholarly journal produced by the graduate students of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University. Published annually in partnership with Tisch Library, the journal will provide a platform for art historical exploration and analysis to fulfill its essential objective of foregrounding critical, diverse, and innovative perspectives both within and beyond Tufts University.
The GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing (GWJEP) is published by the Graduate Program in Publishing, College of Professional Studies, at The George Washington University. This student-managed publication is completely open-access—free for anyone to access and free for anyone to publish. We welcome articles, case studies, book reviews, commentaries, and other publications from publishing, library, and communication professionals, students, scholars, and specialists on a wide range of topics involving ethical issues in publishing, including but not limited to publishing equity, research integrity, diversity and inclusion, accessibility, peer review practices, open access, sustainability, publishing metrics, workflows, artificial intelligence, and more. GWJEP is sponsored by the Society for Scholarly Publishing.
The new George Washington University Press (GWUP) is a teaching press managed and staffed by students dedicated to publishing and disseminating high-quality works of scholarship that enhance the university’s pursuit of knowledge. Under the direction of experienced faculty from our top-ranked Graduate Program in Publishing, the press will provide invaluable experience for students and serve GW’s community by providing publishing services. The Press plans to support peer-reviewed books and journals, open educational resources, and innovative scholarly projects, while advancing values of diversity, accessibility, and sustainability.
The Georgetown Medical Review (GMR) is an academic journal that educates medical and biomedical graduate students through submission, review, and technical publication processes of scientific manuscripts. The journal strives to promote quality, original research, facilitate the exchange of new ideas, and establish a collaborative environment within the Georgetown and Howard University communities. The journal aims to foster the development of analytical appraisal and communication skills by exposing students to academic publishing.
The Globe: GW’s Undergraduate Journal in International Affairs is a premier undergraduate academic journal that gives George Washington University undergraduate students the opportunity to publish their research. The Globe also offers consultations and research help to encourage all students to participate and get real research experience in the study of international affairs, as well as short form publishing opportunities through its sister publication, The Compass.
The Hampton Renaissance (formerly The Saracen) is a journal of the arts at Hampton University. Building on the legacy of its predecessor, The Saracen (established in 1969 by Black Arts Movement poet Julia Fields), the journal is edited, designed, and run by Hampton University students. A faculty member, Dr. Scott Challener, acts as the managing editor. Our goal is to revitalize the flame of the literary and artistic community on campus. We strive to showcase the talents of the Hampton faculty and student body as well as preserve our reflections on an ever-changing world, but most of all, we strive to provide a space for students and faculty alike to share a little bit of themselves and be heard.
The Harbinger is an undergraduate literary journal run by student volunteers to publish the work by other students at Texas Tech University. The Harbinger serves as an outlet for students from all disciplines to share their work in fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry, and visual art. Our philosophy upholds the values of community and creativity cultivation through the opportunity for diverse writers and editors to gain a foothold in the publishing industry.
The Helms School of Government Undergraduate Law Review exists to analyze the most pressing legal issues through high-quality, original legal scholarship from a distinctly Christian worldview. The Undergraduate Law Review is a student-run organization made up of students from various academic backgrounds and disciplines. Each article published by the Undergraduate Law Review undergoes a rigorous review process before it is ultimately published.
Inventio is the multidisciplinary undergraduate research journal of The Catholic University of America. It aims to identify and disseminate original undergraduate research that best represents the university’s commitment to the academic and Catholic traditions that inform its mission to “discover and impart the truth.”
The James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal (JMURJ) is a multidisciplinary, student-run, peer-reviewed undergraduate research journal. The journal’s mission is to promote, publish, and share the excellent scholarly research by undergraduate students across James Madison University. JMURJ seeks to connect James Madison University’s undergraduate students in all fields of study with their peers, their school, and their community.
The Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research (KJUR) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to promoting academic study and achievement among undergraduate students at Kennesaw State University. This journal seeks to encourage inquiry among undergraduates by providing them with an avenue for spreading and exchanging knowledge through publication of their research.
Long River Review amplifies emerging and underrepresented voices, offering a place where writers and artists who might not otherwise be heard can reach readers. As the University of Connecticut’s annual student-run literary magazine, it brings together a diverse community of undergraduate editors, writers, and artists who collaborate each spring to produce a professional publication. The magazine welcomes international submissions and is not limited to contributors from the University of Connecticut, reflecting its commitment to a truly global literary community. By featuring fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, translation, and visual art, Long River Review invites conversation between creators and readers, nurtures literary appreciation within and beyond the university, and sustains a vibrant community of voices that must be seen and heard.
Miracle Monocle is an online journal of innovative literary and visual art. Published bi-annually, the journal features poems, short stories, literary nonfiction, and a broad range of experimental works. We pride ourselves on serving as a home for flash and micro fictions of all varieties, as well as works with genre indeterminacies, fresh collaborations, and re-invigorations of more traditional forms.
Ooligan Press is the student-run trade publishing house in the Book Publishing program at Portland State University. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest and dedicated to cultivating the next generation of publishing professionals, Ooligan Press prioritizes literary equity and inclusion. Ooligan strives to publish culturally relevant titles from our local, marginalized voices to make literature accessible and redefine who has a place within its pages.
Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee was founded in 2009. Pursuit is dedicated to publishing the scholarly work of undergraduates and is supported by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Office of Research. The editors and review board are undergraduate students who consider and review submissions and work with select faculty and staff to publish Pursuit. Pursuit accepts works from all academic disciplines. Authors must be current undergraduates at any university or must have graduated within the past year. Since 2014, Pursuit publishes work annually, in a single volume, in both a print and electronic version.
react/review: a responsive journal for art and architecture is a digital peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research by emerging scholars in art history, architectural history, and related fields. Affiliated with the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara, react/review is produced by graduate students and early career contingent scholars from across the UC system. Annual themed issues are published by the University of California’s eScholarship Open Access Publications.
Red Rook Press is an award-winning, undergraduate-run publishing house from the University of Alabama.
Ripple Arts Review is a digital magazine for arts criticism and journalism in West Alabama. A student-led, written, and designed publication at the University of Alabama, Ripple aims to publish critical work that contributes to the cultural dialogue of the area and serve as a digital collective space for the local arts community.
The Rock Creek Review is an undergraduate journal of literary criticism edited, produced, and published by undergraduate students at Heidelberg University. This journal solicits literary research from schools around the English-speaking world for an annual publication every Spring.
The South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business is a student-run publication housed at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. Its mission is to promote scholarship that explores the dynamic intersectionality between international legal frameworks and global commerce. In the past year alone, SCJILB has achieved 22,683 downloads worldwide, reflecting our commitment to meaningful, globally impactful scholarship.
Unbound Journal is a student-run literary arts journal at the University of Oregon that publishes undergraduate & graduate poetry and prose. The journal was founded in 2008 as a Clark Honors College thesis project and evolved into an annual publication.
Student Journal Symposium 2026 Co-organizers:
Jessica Irving, Master of Professional Studies in Publishing graduate, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University (2025)
Amelia Nason, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, George Washington University, Class of 2026
Maiya Norwood, Master of Professional Studies in Publishing graduate student, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University (expected Summer 2026)
Olatomiwa Sobande, Master of Professional Studies in Publishing graduate student, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University (expected Summer 2026)
Founder and Co-organizer
John W. Warren, Professor and Director, Publishing, George Washington University
Jessica Irving is a graduate of the George Washington University Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program (2025). She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Christopher Newport University and currently works as a Library Technician for a public library in Northern Virginia. This is her second year as co-organizer of the Symposium.
Amelia Nason is a third-year student in The George Washington University Honors Program, graduating in Spring 2026 with a double major in Creative Writing and Political Science. A poet and novelist, her debut poetry chapbook was published in 2023, and her work has been featured in a variety of literary magazines. Additionally, she has served as an editor for Kalopsia Literary Journal and is a proud alumna of the Iowa Young Writers Studio and the School of the New York Times. She is President of GW Fencing. In the future, Amelia hopes to publish her novels and work in domestic policy at a national level. Amelia is a founding co-organizer of the Student Journal Symposium, now in her third year co-organizing the Symposium.
Maiya Norwood is a MPS in Publishing student at George Washington University, graduating in Spring 2026. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Columbia Publishing Course and is interested in Managing Editorial and Production. As a panelist in the inaugural Student Journal Symposium, and co-organizing for the second year, she looks forward to the panels and presentations.
Olatomiwa Sobande is a MPS in Publishing student at George Washington University, graduating in Spring 2026. She has a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park. Tomiwa attended the first two Student Journal Symposiums; this is her first year serving as co-organizer.
John W. Warren, is Professor and Director, Graduate Program in Publishing, College of Professional Studies, The George Washington University. Previously, he launched and directed the George Mason University Press; and was Marketing & Sales Director, Georgetown University Press; Director of Marketing, Publications, RAND Corporation; and Marketing Manager at Sage Publications and for Mexican publisher Fondo de Cultura Económica. He has a master’s degree in international management from the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, a frequent keynote speaker at international publishing conferences, and author of several articles about publishing, on innovation, strategy, impact, metadata, and other topics. He is a performing classical guitarist and composer and writer for Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar magazines. He is founder and publisher of the award-winning GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing; co-organizer of the GW Ethics in Publishing Conference; and founder and co-organizer of the Student Journal Symposium for Literary and Research Publications.
Student Journal Symposium Hosted by:
The Graduate Program in Publishing, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University