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Mitchell refocuses African American literary criticism in new book, From Slave Cabins to the White House
In her upcoming book, Associate Professor Koritha Mitchell states what seems especially counter-intuitive this summer: African American culture is not about protest. This statement is not about…
Alumna co-founds arts organization to connect creatives during quarantine
If there is one lesson to be learned from two months of quarantine, it is that humans will always find ways to form connections and communities. From virtual graduation ceremonies to drive-by…
Welcome Jameson Gower, new academic advisor
Just before the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to say "goodbye" to our in-person semester, the Department of English hired a new academic advisor. Since then, some of you may have had the…
Aldama creates complex Latinx representation for kids in The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie
Distinguished University Professor Frederick Aldama’s abuela used to tell him stories when he was a child about how the chupacabra would get their chickens in the night. The…
Professor Elizabeth Weiser receives Newark Faculty Service Award
The Department of English is proud to announce that Professor Elizabeth Weiser is a recipient of the 2020 Ohio State Newark Faculty Service Award. The…
Robert Hughes wins Teaching Excellence Award
The Department of English would like to congratulate Associate Professor Robert Hughes for winning the Newark campus’s 2020 Teaching Excellence Award.…
Associate Professor Christa Teston named first Andrea Lunsford Designated Professor
The Department of English is thrilled to announce that Associate Professor and Director of Business and Technical Writing Christa Teston has been named the Andrea Lunsford Designated Professor for…
Department Announces Faculty and Staff Award Winners
The Department of English congratulates the following faculty and staff award winners on their outstanding accomplishments!
Noah Bukowski earns GATA
The Department of English would like to congratulate Ma/PhD Student Noah Bukowski for winning the 2019-2020 Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA). The GATA is Ohio State’s highest…