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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…
Research Spotlight: Susan Lang
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 creative project they are working on or have…
English department 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…
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…
Sarah Neville receives Paul W. Brown Excellence in Teaching Award
The Department of English congratulates Assistant Professor Sarah Neville, one of the recipients of this year’s Paul W. Brown…
Professor Angus Fletcher receives Rodica C. Botoman Award
The Department of English congratulates Professor Angus Fletcher for receiving the 2020 Rodica C. Botoman Award for Distinguished Undergraduate…
Alumnus Dr. Mark Rankin awarded National Endowment for the Humanities grant
Dr. Mark Rankin (Ph.D. English, 2007) has received a $159,005 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to run a seminar on "…
Research Spotlight: Michelle Herman
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 creative project they are working on or have…