The 2024 Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize offered a dazzling array of poetic excellence, featuring original writings by students, faculty authors, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita Nikki Giovanni.

Congratulations to all of the finalists and shoutout to the the three winning poets!

Caroline Foltz, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, English, 3rd place
Emily Paquette, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, animal and poultry sciences, 2nd place
Ayah Ali, College of Engineering, general engineering, 1st place

By placing in the Top 3, Ali won $1,500, Paquette won $800, and Foltz won $500 prizes.