The Puterbaugh Festivals of World Literature & Culture are made possible by a generous grant from the J. G. Puterbaugh Foundation of McAlester, Oklahoma, and sponsored by World Literature Today, the University of Oklahoma’s award-winning magazine of international literature and culture.
A rich tradition in support of literary and international studies at OU, the Puterbaugh Festivals bring the world’s greatest authors to the OU campus for a course built around the author’s work, an international symposium, public talks and performances, and engagement with students, many of whom receive fellowships to study the Puterbaugh fellow’s work.
This year's 2026 Puterbaugh Lit Fest will be held April 2-3, 2026. For the schedule of events, visit the Festival's website.
CIS's own Mina Raminsabet is the Farzaneh Family Lecturer of Persian Language and Literature at the University of Oklahoma. She holds a PhD in Persian language and literature from the University of Tehran. Her teaching and research focus on Persian poetry, mystical literature, and textual criticism. She has published widely in the field, including articles and translations, and also serves as a contributing editor for World Literature Today.
