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8.29.2025
Homecoming
The Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop has come home. Now housed within the University of Dayton’s English department, the workshop couldn’t be in a more fitting place. It was here, as a student, that Erma Bombeck ‘49 first heard the three words that changed her life, “You can write!” spoken by her English professor, Brother Tom Price, S.M.
8.27.2025
In Memoriam: Dick Peterson, professor emeritus of
mathematics
Dick Peterson, director of the University's first Freshman Orientation Week in 1966, "lived his life and career in service to UD."
8.26.2025
Standouts on the Page and on the
Stage
Bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron and nationally renowned stand-up comic Wendy Liebman will select two humor writers for a fun, unconventional writing residency that promises winners the gift of time to hole up in a hotel, write — and order free room service.
8.25.2025
The Luxury of Time (and Room
Service)
The University of Dayton’s Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop is offering humor writers a dream opportunity: two all-expenses-paid writing residencies in a hotel in Erma’s hometown.
8.22.2025
Become a Workshop
Sponsor
Sponsorships help the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop continue to inspire writers and honor Erma's enduring legacy. Learn how you can help.
8.15.2025
My Husband Refuses to Take Off His
Suit
My husband wears a business suit every day. Grey – maybe charcoal grey. Sometimes grey with a pale blue stripe or faint pattern. An old-school suit, long pants and a matching suit jacket. Socks and black shoes. He looks like he's on his way to a summer wedding. But he's not.
8.15.2025
Toasted
My husband and I went out for breakfast the other day.
Avocado toast was on the menu.
Green is not a color I want to see on my toast.
8.15.2025
Who's Publishing What: As a Last
Resort
Kristin Wollett's debut romantic comedy, As a Last Resort, will release on Sept. 2.
8.13.2025
Who's Publishing What: Gina
School
Gina Barreca's humorous new book, Gina School, will be published in October by Woodhall Press.
8.13.2025
Who's Publishing What: Torsos of
Desire
Humor and fiction writer Nicole Beckley has released a comedic novel, Torsos of Desire, as an audiobook/podcast.