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Professor Simone Drake receives 2021 Community Engaged Scholar Award
The Department of English is thrilled to announce that Professor Simone Drake has received a 2021 Community Engaged Scholar Award. According to the award…
Thirteen English department faculty and graduate students present papers at the Modern Language Association’s first all-virtual conference
Whether it’s a Zoom family holiday, a virtual Super Bowl watch party or a work happy-hour moved to video conferencing, many of us have had to endure the shift from in-person to virtual events over…
Research Spotlight: Zoë Brigley Thompson
Each month, the Communications Team reaches out to members of the Department of English faculty and asks them to elaborate on a current research or…
Professor Jared Gardner named director of Humanities Institute
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 2, 2021) — Professor Jared Gardner, the Joseph V. Denney Designated Professor of English and the director of the Popular Culture…
Associate Professor Pranav Jani, new director of Asian American studies, calls for increased focus on ethnic studies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 26, 2021) — From leading a rally against former President Donald Trump’s travel ban on Muslim countries at the Columbus airport…
Beverly Moss wins the 2021 CCCC Exemplar Award
The Department of English is thrilled to announce that Associate Professor and Director of Second-Year Writing Beverly Moss is the recipient of the 2021…
Assistant Professor Amrita Dhar awarded National Endowment for the Humanities grant
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 5, 2021) — Amrita Dhar, assistant professor in the Department of English, and Christopher Pincock, professor in the Department…
Professor Susan Williams becomes department chair
On January 1, 2021, Professor Susan Williams commenced her term as department chair. She assumed the position following the conclusion of Professor Robyn…
Department celebrates Robyn Warhol's service as department chair
On December 14, 2020, members of the Department of English gathered for a festive, virtual celebration of Robyn Warhol’s many contributions during her…