Second-Year Master's in Writing student, Anna Wang's short story, My Nephew, My Vacuous Nephew, earned high honours in New Albany, Mississippi, and she travelled there to accept the prize.
Anna Wang was awarded Second Place in the William Faulkner Literary Competition for her short story “My Nephew, My Vacuous Nephew.” The award ceremony was held on September 26 2025, the day after William Faulkner’s birthday, in his hometown of New Albany, Mississippi.
Anna flew to Mississippi to accept the prestigious prize and take part in the ceremony. Accompanying the announcement were local reports by the New Albany Gazette covering the competition and winners. Read more about the competition from the New Albany Gazette HERE.
Congratulations to Anna Wang on this outstanding achievement!
Anna Wang and Lynn Madden
Anna Wang (right) and Lynn Madden (left), Treasurer of the William Faulkner Literary Competition.
Anna Wang and George Kehoe
Anna Wang (right) and George Kehoe (left), a retired instructor in the University of Mississippi's Department of Writing and Rhetoric, who placed 1st in the short story competition.