Discover RISE
Discover Rise: Phoenix College's Literary & Arts Magazine
Like the mythical Phoenix, PC students rise in the face of adversity. Rise's vision is to showcase diverse artistic talents from the college and the communities we serve. Explore our annual publication for stimulating content contributed by local artists and writers.
RISE Events
Upcoming Events
YOU'RE INVITED: ISSUE 4 LAUNCH PARTY
DATE, TIME & LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED. Join a launch party to celebrate the contributors of the latest issue! Enjoy light refreshments as you mingle with artists and writers, and pick up a print copy to peruse at home. All welcome.
Can't make it? Copies are also available at the English department.
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Become Involved
CONTRIBUTE TO RISE Rise features the original work of students, alumni, staff, and faculty, as well as contributions from community members.
Prizes Monetary prizes, for first and second place, will be awarded in:
• poetry
• fiction
• nonfiction
• art
Guidelines Follow these links for guidelines and to submit your work for consideration:
Visual submissions
Writing submissions
Audio/Video Submissions
Submissions open for Issue 5 now through Sat, Feb. 14, 2026. The final publication will be released near the end of the Spring 2026 semester.
DEVELOP EDITORIAL PROWESS Interested in pursuing a creative career? Editorial skills are essential to delivering solid literary expression, art, and graphic design. Develop your talents by enrolling in:
CRW 298AC (32403) Special Interest Course:
Rise, Phoenix College's Literary Arts Magazine
3 Credit Hours | Thursdays, 1 - 3 pm | Hybrid - Virtual Format
(Course logisitcs to be verified, October 2025)
Enroll for Spring 2026
The Course You'll join the editorial team that plans, develops, and produces Rise. In addition to earning college credit, your contributions will be recognized in forthcoming issues.
Emphasizing collaboration, students develop hands-on experience in:
• marketing
• advertising
• website production
• editorship
Instructor Pedagogy A published poet and instructor, Professor Cody Wilson is cultivating hands-on learning experiences while fostering connections with the larger creative community. In addition to teaching CRW 298AC—in which he brings publishing and editorial experience to the classroom—Wilson also lectures courses in creative writing and English. Prospective students are encouraged to reach him at cody.wilson@phoenixcollege.edu.