Community Links
As part of our commitment to public engagement and outreach, the English Department works in the community via partnerships, hosts many public lectures and events, and offers programs and courses that serve the larger community.
2026 Troy Lecture
UMass Amherst’s Department of English held the 2026 Troy Lecture with N. K. Jemisin, one of the most acclaimed writers of speculative fiction and fantasy of the twenty-first century.
The event took place on Tuesday, March 31 at 4:30pm in the Student Union Ballroom at UMass Amherst. The event was free and open to the public.
