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Covers of Cariello's two poetry collections: "Self Portrait in the Dark" and "Colloquy on Mad Tom"

Research Spotlight: Matthew Cariello

By Sydney Friedt

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…

Top left: Blaise Reader, top right: Madina Davlatboyeva, bottom left: Libby Wallace, bottom right: Renn Bowen

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 standing in front of a brick building.

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…

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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 and other Hayes Forum Humanities winners

Sabrina Durso Wins 3rd place at Hayes Forum 

By Reem Kadimi-Skalli

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…

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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…
Zoë Brigley

Submissions open for Women of Ohio: Poetry and Art Competitions

By Reem Kadimi-Skalli

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.…

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Breaking Classroom Barriers: Jasmyn Maingi’s OPEEP Experience

By Audrey Williams

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…

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Elyse Reed wins Center for Ethics and Human Values Award  

By Reem Kadimi-Skalli

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,…