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Meet Elizabeth Hewitt, English department chair
On July 1, 2024, the Department of English welcomed Professor Elizabeth Hewitt as the new chair, succeeding Susan Williams’ term. Hewitt holds a PhD and an MA from Johns Hopkins University and a…
Introducing the English department’s newest hires
As the autumn semester continues and everyone begins to settle in, we want to take a moment to introduce our new hires in the Department of English! Faculty Charles Athanasopoulos is…
Angus Fletcher to deliver summer commencement address
Professor Angus Fletcher will deliver the commencement address at Ohio State's summer commencement on August 4, where approximately 1,600 degrees will be awarded. Fletcher is a story scientist,…
A tribute to our graduated student employees
In the Department of English we're fortunate to have two teams of talented students working in our main office: our Department Ambassadors and the Communications Team. The Department Ambassadors are…
Zoë Brigley awarded GCAC Artist Project grant
The Department of English is excited to announce that the Greater Columbus Arts Council has awarded Senior Lecturer Zoë Brigley a $10,000 Artist Projects Grant in a new program that supports…
English celebrates university and college awards
Every year at our Awards Celebration, the Department of English recognizes the excellent work of our students, faculty and staff. (If you missed this year’s event, feel free to peruse this year’s…
Undergrads: apply now for student jobs in English!
The Department of English is seeking undergraduate student workers to join two teams: Front Desk/Department Ambassadors and Communications. Multiple positions are open on each team, and you may…
Eclipse Poetry Contest winners announced
In the lead-up to the Great American Eclipse on April 8th, the Department of English announced an Undergrad Eclipse Poetry Contest open to any undergraduate student at Ohio State, to be judged by…
Student Spotlight: Audrey Smith on the power of a good internship
Like many English majors, Audrey Smith’s academic focus grew out of her love of both reading and writing, in and out of school. As she began her time at Ohio State, she knew that she wanted her…