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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…

Associate Professor David Brewer receives Ratner Distinguished Teaching Award
The Department of English is thrilled to announce that Associate Professor David Brewer is a recipient of the Ronald and Deborah Ratner Distinguished…

Graduate student Nicole Pizarro publishes chapter in new collection from Wayne State University Press
The Department of English is proud to announce that graduate student Nicole Pizarro wrote a chapter in the newly published collection, New…

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."…

A virtual coffee shop: A portrait of the artist in a pandemic
When Emerita Professor Katherine Burkman has an idea, she’s not going to waste any time getting it out into the world, pandemic or not. Which, in 2020, means that Burkman’s new musical, …

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…

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…

Maggie Smith, MFA alumna and author of viral poem "Good Bones," publishes new book
One possible metric by which to measure an artist’s success is the universality of their work. Can anyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, class…