The Creative Writing program hosts one of New York City's preeminent reading series, featuring forums with a diverse lineup of emerging and established writers. Program partners include the National Book Foundation, PEN America, the National Book Critics Circle, The Best American Poetry, The Story Prize, Cave Canem, Kundiman, The Center for Fiction, and the Poetry Society of America. Students also have access to peer and alumni get-togethers, reading series and publications, and events with publishing professionals and literary organizations.