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NEBO: A Literary Journal

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The History of Nebo: A Literary Journal

The history of Nebo: A Literary Journal stretches back to the earliest years of Arkansas Tech University, which was founded in 1909. As the university grew, so did its commitment to fostering the literary and visual arts. While the journal has undergone several name changes throughout its existence, its mission of supporting creative expression has remained constant.

Nebo first began publication as The Five Cent Cigar in 1971 before adopting its current name during the 1982-1983 academic year. Over the decades, the journal has provided a platform for Arkansas Tech students, emerging writers, and nationally recognized authors to share their work.

Edited and staffed entirely by students at Arkansas Tech University, Nebo has earned recognition at the Arkansas College Media Awards for excellence in poetry, fiction, and art. The journal is published twice yearly, in the spring and fall semesters, and welcomes submissions of poetry and short prose fiction between August 15 and January 31 each year.

Notice to Readers

As part of our effort to digitally archive Nebo and ensure its accessibility, some volume and issue numbers in the online archive may not match those printed in the original journals. This is due to the metadata mapping process required for accurate cataloging and preservation. While we have taken care to maintain the integrity of the journal’s history, variations in numbering may occur.

If you have any questions or notice any inconsistencies, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your understanding as we work to preserve the legacy of Nebo!

Archival vs. Print Volume & Issue Numbers

This list provides a reference to track the archival volume/issue numbers alongside their corresponding print volume/issue numbers. From Fall 2023 onward, all archival records will reflect the print volume and issue numbers to maintain consistency.

Archival Volume & Issue Print Volume & Issue Semester & Year
Volume 5, Issue 2Volume 9 (Double Feature)Fall & Spring 1990-1991
Volume 6, Issue 1Volume 10, Issue 1 ("Herstory" Special Issue)Fall & Spring 1991-1992
Volume 6, Issue 2Volume 10, Issue 2Fall 1992
Volume 7, Issue 1Volume 11, Issue 1Spring 1993
Volume 7, Issue 2Volume 11, Issue 2Fall 1993
Volume 8, Issue 1Volume 12, Issues 1 & 2Spring 1994
Volume 8, Issue 2Volume 13, Issue 1Fall 1994
Volume 9, Issue 1Volume 13, Issue 2Spring 1995
Volume 9, Issue 2Volume 14, Issue 1Fall 1995
Volume 10, Issue 1Volume 14, Issue 2Spring 1996
Volume 10, Issue 2Volume 15, Issue 1Fall 1996
Volume 11, Issue 1Volume 15, Issue 2Spring 1997
Volume 11, Issue 2Volume 16, Issue 1Fall 1997
Volume 12, Issue 1Volume 16, Issue 2Spring 1998
Volume 12, Issue 2Volume 17, Issue 1Fall 1998
Volume 13, Issue 1Volume 17, Issue 2Spring 1999
Volume 13, Issue 2Volume 18, Issue 1Fall 1999
Volume 14, Issue 1"Daedalus Meets Elvis" Special Edition1999
Volume 14, Issue 2Volume 18, Issue 2Spring 2000
Volume 15, Issue 1Volume Listed as "Fall 2000"Fall 2000
Volume 15, Issue 2Volume Listed as "Spring 2001"Spring 2001
Volume 16, Issue 1Volume Listed as "Fall 2001"Fall 2001
Volume 16, Issue 2Volume Listed as "Spring 2002"Spring 2002
Volume 32, Issue 1Volume 37, Issue 1Fall 2018
Volume 32, Issue 2Volume 37, Issue 2Spring 2019
Volume 33, Issue 1Volume 38, Issue 1Fall 2019
Volume 33, Issue 2Volume 38, Issue 2Spring 2020
Volume 34, Issue 1Volume 39, Issue 1Fall 2020
Volume 34, Issue 2Volume 40, Issue 2Spring 2021
Volume 35, Issue 1Volume 41, Issue 1Fall 2021
Volume 35, Issue 2Volume 43, Issue 1Fall 2022
Volume 36, Issue 1Spring 2023 (No Print Volume/Issue Noted)Spring 2023
Volume 36, Issue 2Volume 45, Issue 1Fall 2023

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