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The Department of English would like to congratulate Assistant Professor Corinne Sugino and Assistant Professor Charles Athanasopoulos for each being recognized by the National Communication…
The Department of English is thrilled to announce a new scholarship endowed by a former professor, the Frederick Luis Aldama Leadership Scholarship Fund…
Introducing the Newest Members of the English Department
As the Autumn 2025 semester progresses, the Department of English would like to introduce our newest hires.
Tenure Track Faculty…
The Department of English is thrilled to welcome Sofia Racevskis as our new administrative assistant! Although her position is new, Racevskis is no stranger to…
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When you think about cookbooks, you might picture well-loved family recipes or dog-eared pages passed down through generations…
The Department of English is delighted to congratulate Senior Lecturer Weston Morrow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Poetry Allison Pitinii Davis…
In the new rankings of English graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report, released earlier this month, the Department of English graduate program has moved up to #26. This is a rise from the…
The Department of English is thrilled to announce the launch of Senior Lecturer Zoë Brigley’s project: Women of Ohio: Poetry and Art Competitions Celebrate…
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…
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…
As Ohio gets ready to mark a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, the Department of English is excited to announce an Undergrad Eclipse Poetry Contest! Undergraduate students…
As we start this new semester and new year, we are pleased to welcome the following new faculty members to the department.
Ruth Awad joins us for the semester as a…
Consider this scene from a folktale: “Four animals sit in a circle in a grassy field: a donkey, a cat, a dog, and a rooster. A banner above them reads ‘Too old ... too weak ... too slow.’ The…
The Department of English congratulates the following faculty and staff award winners on their outstanding accomplishments!
The Department of English is thrilled to welcome India McDougald as the new Fiscal Officer and PCard Manager for the English Department and Center for the Study and Teaching of…
Current faculty and alumni of the Department of English are contributing to Appalachian literature and reconnecting with their Appalachian roots through creative works in their field. From writing…
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 this semester.
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Lord Denney’s Players is excited to announce the cast of The Chronicle History of Henry V, LDP's ninth production since 2015. The Chronicle History of Henry V will be performed…
The Department of English would like to welcome Travis Nixon as the new Assistant to the Chair of the English department. His responsibilities include “overseeing Dr…
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…
The Department of English congratulates the following faculty and staff award winners on their outstanding accomplishments!
The Department of English would like to welcome Tess Cumpstone as the new Creative Writing Program Assistant. In her new position, Cumpstone supports the students, faculty and…
Last semester, the Department of English held a slogan contest for new English-themed sayings to put on promotional items. We received hundreds of clever, funny, and all-around delightful…
The Department of English is excited to announce that postdoctoral scholar Dr. Chris Castillo has been awarded the Emerging Scholars Award at the annual Coalition for Community…
The Department of English would like to welcome Dr. Ashleigh Hardin as the new Associate Director of First-Year Writing. She is part of the team that oversees English placement,…
As faculty, staff and students begin a fresh start in a new semester, we want to take a moment to welcome the newest members of our English department. Please send warm regards to our newcomers! …
The Department of English needs your help! We are looking for new sayings to put on our promotional items (stickers, buttons, bookmarks, etc.). We have some English-themed phrases from older items…