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Department Hosts Virtual Celebration of 2021 Graduating Seniors
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
In lieu of its annual Senior Breakfast, held every spring on the morning of Commencement Day, the English Department hosted on May 15 a virtual celebration for graduating English majors. ...

Senior Recognition Speech 2021
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
James Cordero is graduating with degrees in English and in social thought and political economy, with a minor in education. He was one of two recipients of the 21st Century Leaders Award....

Laura Furlan Selected as ADVANCE Faculty Fellow
Monday, May 17, 2021
Laura Furlan has been selected as an ADVANCE Fellow for 2020-21 academic year for the English Department. ADVANCE Faculty Fellows have a critical role to play in ADVANCE's program of institutional...

Paul Theroux's (BA '63) 1981 Novel Adapted for Television
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Paul Theroux’s 1981 novel The Mosquito Coast has been adapted for television and is now streaming on Apple TV+. Theroux is also an executive producer of the show. His latest novel, Under the Wave...

Jimmy Worthy II Named 2021 Faculty Success Fellow
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Jimmy Worthy II has been named a 2021 Faculty Success Fellow. This program supports faculty participation in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) Faculty Success...

TreaAndrea Russworm Quoted in Guardian Article, "Gaming in Colour"
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
TreaAndrea Russworm has been quoted in a Guardian article about Black innovators in the early days of the video gaming industry. Russworm says the contributions of many Black people in the early...