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Meet Megan Baxter: The Pushcart Prize-winning author shares a peek into her online writing courses
From planning first drafts to finding an agent, Baxter supports her students every step of the way.


Johnson shares his favorite memories of his lifelong relationship with Interlochen—from listening to ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ on IPR to leading Bloomsday celebrations in Mott Rotunda.
News & Stories
Motifs
All MotifsDana Olkkonen (IAC 94-96, 98-01; IAA 01-03) was named Head of Studio for the Emmy Award-winning Vox Media Studios.
Shelby Acosta (IAA 08-11) is currently starring as Prima Flaca in the Broadway musical Real Women Have Curves.
Whan Ri-Ahn (Seong-Hwan Lee - IAA 12-15) will return to the U.S. for the first time since graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy in 2015 for the world premiere of his orchestra piece with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in June.
In Memoriam
All In MemoriamMelinda Dalley Wagner (IAC/NMC 47-58, IAC St 59, 62, IAC Fac 64, IAA Fac 62-65) of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on April 20, 2025.
Joan Larimer (IAC St 72, 82-84, 89) of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on May 11, 2025.
Barbara Wilcox (ICA St 88-19) of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on March 31, 2025.
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