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Matthew Kirschenbaum Profiled in TERP

January 25, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Matthew Kirschenbaum was featured in Terp magazine. The article focuses on Kirschenbaum's extensive work on word processing and can be read here.

In Memoriam: Marion Trousdale

January 24, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Long-time member of the department Marion Trousdale recently passed away in her home in California.

Anything But “By The Book”

January 24, 2017 English, Jimenez-Porter Writers' House, Language House

Marilyn Courtot ’65 gives the gift of language and literature.

Gene Hammond Publishes Jonathan Swift Biography

January 20, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Former faculty member Gene Hammond recently published his biography on Jonathan Swift, Jonathan Swift: Irish Blow-In (University of Delaware Press, 2016). 

In Memoriam, Harold Herman

January 19, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Harold Jerome Herman, who taught in the English Department for more than three decades, died on December 12, 2016, at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, after a brief illness. He was 87 years old.

Department Awarded Green Office Certification

January 04, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Because of the Department of English's willing and thoughtful participation in sustainability initiatives, the Department was re-issued Green Office Certification (Bronze). Let's continue on our green path! 

UMD at MLA 2017

January 04, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

The Modern Language Association's Annual Convention is being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from January 5th through the 8th. Those presenting from the Department include faculty members and graduate students.

English Department Writing Programs Receive 2016-17 Certificate Of Excellence

December 21, 2016 English

Innovations in new media, online learning and community service set the programs apart.

English Department Outreach Programs

December 09, 2016 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

During the Fall 2016 semester, the English Department hosted programs for students from Northwood High School and High Point school. Continue reading to learn more about the programs.

Fall 2016 CLCS Grant Recipients

December 08, 2016 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Join us in congratulating the following projects for receiving grants from the Center for Literary and Comparative Studies' Fall 2016 grant cycle.