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Research Spotlight: Matthew Cariello
Periodically the Communications Team reaches out to members of the Department of English faculty and graduate program and asks them to elaborate on a current research or creative project they are…

A tribute to our graduating student employees
In the Department of English we're fortunate to have multiple teams of talented students working in our offices: they are often the first faces visitors see, and we couldn't do all we do without…

Sophia Wood finds her passion in the English program
When Sophia Wood graduated from high school, she had two personal goals in mind – attend a Big 10 University and graduate debt free.
Thanks to Ohio State Mansfield (and her financial…

Department of English Graduate Program Ranking
In the new rankings of English graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report, released earlier this month, the Department of English graduate program has moved up to #26. This is a rise from the…

Sabrina Durso Wins 3rd place at Hayes Forum
The Department of English is The Department of English is proud to congratulate Sabrina Durso for winning third place in Humanities research at the 39th annual Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research…

LDP 2024-25 Sonnet Contest Winners
Lord Denney's Players has announced the winners of its third annual sonnet contest. Congratulations to Nicholas Orzo, who won all three prizes this year!
First Prize: "The Sacred…
Submissions open for Women of Ohio: Poetry and Art Competitions
The Department of English is thrilled to announce the launch of Senior Lecturer Zoë Brigley’s project: Women of Ohio: Poetry and Art Competitions Celebrate Trailblazing Women in Ohio History.…

Breaking Classroom Barriers: Jasmyn Maingi’s OPEEP Experience
During her freshman year at The Ohio State University, English major Jasmyn Maingi stumbled upon a flyer that would change the course of her college experience: an invitation to join the Ohio…

Elyse Reed wins Center for Ethics and Human Values Award
The Department of English is proud to congratulate Elyse Reed for her Center for Ethics and Human Values Award at the Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum! This award,…