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The Stephen E. King Chair in Literature was established in the University of Maine Foundation with a $1 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation in honor of the UMaine alumnus’ substantial body of work and his creative impact.

The endowed fund supports the creation of innovative learning opportunities for students, and activities that advance creative writing, literature and the humanities on campus and in the community. UMaine students may apply for King Chair funding at the link below:

Stephen E. King Chair Student Funding Application (External)


Recent King Chair Events

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Stephen E. King Chair Lecture: “Investigating the NFL: Big Money and its Human Toll”

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Rebecca Traister: Good and Mad

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Community Workshop: Others, Othering, and “Othello”

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Stephen E. King Chair Lecture: “Hamlet’s Girlfriend Gets a Life”

TV Writing Workshop with Adam Barr

Stephen E. King Chair Lecture: “Made for TV: Writing to Keep Hollywood Relevant”