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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…
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…
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…
MFA Student Clancy Tripp recipient of Iowa Review Award
The Department of English is thrilled to announce that MFA student Clancy Tripp is the recipient of the 2020 Iowa Review Award…
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…