Jul 28, 2020
In the Media: Mikael Awake Published in The New Yorker
Prof. Mikael Awake wrote a piece for The New Yorker about the NFL's plans to move forward with a fall season despite the risk it poses to Black lives.
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Jul 7, 2020
Poetry by Prof. Megan Fernandes Featured in The New Yorker
Assistant Professor of English's poem "Shanghai” is published in the July 6 & 13 issue of The New Yorker.
Jun 17, 2020
A Writer’s Goodbye
Prof. Lee Upton reflects on her teaching and writing career.
May 26, 2020
Student Poets Celebrated
Winners revealed for Jean Corrie Poetry Prize and MacKnight Black Competition in Poetry
Apr 30, 2020
Shakespeare’s 456th Birthday
Ian Smith helps illuminate racial blindspots in Shakespearean scholarship at Folger Library annual birthday event.
Apr 9, 2020
Girl Power
"We’re going to be forced to adapt, but hopefully when we come out on the other side, we’ll realize that we’ve tried different strategies and that…
Apr 2, 2020
The Original Hipster Lit
Steven Belletto, professor of English, released a new book that focuses squarely on the literature, both familiar and lesser known, that defined the Beat…
Mar 25, 2020
Scholarship Story: Xavier Walker ’22
Xavier Walker ’22 shares experience as a recipient of US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute.
Feb 20, 2020
Expert Commentary: How Do You Pronounce Nevada?
Prof. Walter Wadiak shares insights on differing pronunciations with The New York Times.
Feb 20, 2020
Meaningful Mentorship
Devon Clifton ’16 and Carrie Rohman, professor of English, share how they find encouragement in literary studies—and each other.