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Department Diversity and Inclusion Committee co-hosts virtual forum on race in early modernity
On November 19, the Department of English's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, along with the Global Arts and Humanities Discovery Theme, hosted a Zoom forum titled "Race in Early Modernity."…
Professor Michelle Herman publishes new book, a retelling of Chekhov's "The Darling"
The Department of English is pleased to announce that Professor Michelle Herman has published her recent book, The Darling, as part of the Ploughshares Solo…
Project Narrative Hosts Virtual Lecture by Leigh Gilmore
On Tuesday, November 10, Project Narrative hosted a virtual lecture by Professor Leigh Gilmore. A former Ohio State faculty member, and current…
Department members share most beloved children's books
Nothing is quite like the nostalgia of rediscovering your favorite childhood book. The magic, the adventure, the old friends—many years ago, all of it ushered you…
Professor James Phelan awarded 2021 Wayne C. Booth Lifetime Achievement Award
Distinguished University Professor James Phelan was awarded the 2021 Wayne C. Booth Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for the…
Members of the English department share their scariest reads
The leaves are falling, the air is getting colder and Halloween is right around the corner! There are so many ways to get into the spooky spirit this autumn, whether it be designing a…
Research Spotlight: Susan Lang
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 creative project they are working on or have…
English department welcomes new hires
As students, staff and faculty settle into the semester, we want to take a moment to welcome our new hires to the English department! Please send a warm welcome to our newcomers…
Professor Frederick Aldama and alumnus Christopher Gonzalez win International Latino Book Award
We are so thrilled to announce that Reel Latinxs by Frederick Luis Aldama and Christopher González won first place for the Best Nonfiction- Multi-Author section of…