Langston Hughes Award
Category: Undergraduate – Visual and Performing Arts or Creative Writing
Langston Hughes, a Missouri born poet, social activist, novelist, playwright and columnist.
The aim of the award program is to acknowledge those students who demonstrate a commitment to:
- individual pursuits promoting expression of Black culture, history, and values.
- academic excellence and advancement of scholarship.
- cultivating community through service to improve quality of life for Black people at WashU, in St Louis, and globally.
Category of Award
Undergraduate – Visual and Performing Arts or Creative Writing
Award Criteria
Nominee must be a current undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis whose consistent involvement in the visual and performing arts or creative writing has contributed to the recognition, reflection and appreciation of the cultural heritage of Black people on campus and in the St. Louis area.
Nomination Process
Student can self-nominate or be nominated by Washington University administrators, academic advisors, faculty, staff and students.
Requirements for Nominee
Once nominated, please submit the following documents by Friday, March 29, 2024:
- Resume of creative work
- Portfolio of work
- Interview, will be scheduled after resume and portfolio are submitted