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Nick Hoffman reflects on his journey through recovery and graduate school
PhD student Nick Hoffman has had a long journey to Ohio State. He grew up in the Hudson Valley in New York — a place he describes as similar to Washington Irving’s “The Legend of…
Student Spotlight: Brian Sproule uses his English major in and out of the classroom
Lover of stories and passionate about all things English, English major Brian Sproule uses the tools he’s learned in English classrooms in the workplace and in his personal life…
Associate Professor Jacob Risinger awarded Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching
The Department of English congratulates Associate Professor Jacob Risinger on being awarded the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching.
The Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching…
Wildflower Journal: How one student began a literary journal from a class assignment
When graduating senior Alexis Santiago signed up for English 3662, Intro to Literary Publishing, she wasn't anticipating that she would end up creating the Wildflower Journal for an…
Associate Professors Molly Farrell and Martin Ponce named part of 2022-23 Society of Fellows Faculty Cohort
Associate Professors Molly Farrell and Martin Ponce have been named as a part of The Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme’s 2022-23 Society of Fellows Faculty…
Katie Stanutz receives College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Staff Award
The Department of English would like to congratulate Undergraduate Studies Program Manager, Katie Stanutz, on receiving the College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Staff Award…
Associate Professor Elissa Washuta receives multiple honors
Associate Professor Elissa Washuta is the recipient of the Early-Career Distinguished Scholar Award and the College of Arts and Sciences’ Early-Career Faculty Excellence Award. …
Amy Shuman and Mary Hufford awarded Discovery Field School Grants
The English department would like to congratulate Amy Shuman and Mary Hufford for winning 2022-2023 Discovery Field School Grant Awards! Discovery Field School…
Project Narrative and the Department of English celebrate Brian McHale's retirement
Over a hundred students, colleagues, and friends gathered in person and virtually on Monday, May 2nd to celebrate Arts and Humanities Distinguished Professor Brian McHale, who is…