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Student Spotlight: Sarah Grace Smith uses her English major to explore Scotland

Sarah Grace Smith embarked on a study abroad adventure to Scotland this summer before her senior year (every undergrad’s dream) to pursue a Creative…

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What I Didn’t Say: A play about Parkinson’s written and performed by Matthew Moore

Imagine you are in your prime years, with everything you could have dreamed of in life: a good career, family and friendships. One day you feel your muscles become rigid, your hands trembling…

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Epigenetics, bigfoot, mystery novels: here’s how Ohio State English faculty and alumni are creatively exploring the Appalachian region

By Anushka Mukherjee

Current faculty and alumni of the Department of English are contributing to Appalachian literature and reconnecting with their Appalachian roots through creative works in their field. From writing…

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Research Spotlight: Sarah Neville

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…

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Department of English 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 this semester.…

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Noah Bukowski and Mariah Marsden recipients of the Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme’s Graduate Team Fellowship Competition 

Graduate Students Noah Bukowski and Mariah Marsden are recipients of the Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme’s 2022-23 Graduate Team Fellowship competition. 

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Lord Denney's Players announces cast for The Chronicle History of Henry V

Lord Denney’s Players is excited to announce the cast of The Chronicle History of Henry V, LDP's ninth production since 2015. The Chronicle History of Henry V will be performed at…

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Meet new Academic Advisor, Rachael Speck

The Department of English is excited to welcome Rachael Speck as the new Academic Advisor. In her new position, Speck will meet with students to discuss…

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"Discovering Sarah": An interview with Elizabeth Renker about her new podcast

American poet Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt (1836-1919) enjoyed a prolific career during her lifetime, widely acclaimed from the 1850s—when she was still a…