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Student Spotlight: Sarah Bach positions herself and others for success
The universally disdained “Beep! Beep! Beep!” of an alarm clock going off in the morning is usually a signal to hit the snooze button. But for one highly…

Undergraduate student Brittany Halley publishes article in Young Scholars in Writing journal
The Department of English is delighted to congratulate undergraduate student Brittany Halley, a junior English major in the Writing, Rhetoric and…

Undergraduate student David Martz publishes short story in University of Cincinnati’s undergraduate literary journal
The Department of English extends its congratulations to undergraduate student David Martz, a senior English and political science major, for the publication of his short story, “You Will Learn to…

Research Spotlight: Zoë Brigley Thompson
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…

When worlds collide: Natalie Keener and Anna Sherman are bringing accessibility to the sciences through writing
“…I think that...English majors are essential to ensuring that information is conveyed to the general public clearly and concisely. We’re a lot more than we’re made out to be in mainstream society…

Professor Jared Gardner named director of Humanities Institute
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 2, 2021) — Professor Jared Gardner, the Joseph V. Denney Designated Professor of English and the director of the Popular Culture…

Associate Professor Pranav Jani, new director of Asian American studies, calls for increased focus on ethnic studies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 26, 2021) — From leading a rally against former President Donald Trump’s travel ban on Muslim countries at the Columbus airport…

Ema Davis accepted to Fisher College of Business' Leading Expeditions Program
The Department of English is thrilled to announce that undergraduate student Ema Davis has been accepted to the Fisher College of Business’ Leading Expeditions Program. …

Breaking new ground: exploring Black representation in animation
The lights dim. A series of yawns ripples across the room, undoubtedly due to late nights spent studying. It’s that time of the semester. Soon, however, a …