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College of Arts and Humanities, English

Exploring Stanley Plumly’s World: New Digital Archive Offers Insight into Beloved Poet’s Life and Work

Curated by English Professor Joshua Weiner, the archive commemorates the late professor and founder of the M.F.A. in creative writing program at UMD.
October 14, 2024 English, History, Russian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

2024-2025 Maya Brin Resident Maxim Osipov

The Maya Brin Residency Program is thrilled to announce the visit of Maxim Osipov.
October 02, 2024 English

UMD Grad Jason Reynolds Awarded MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’

Popular author of YA, children’s books about kids of color to receive $800K.
August 20, 2024 English

New Podcast Explores Past, Present and Future of Black Studies

John Drabinski and Ashley Newby’s “The Black Studies Podcast” is supported by a $100k grant from the Mellon Foundation. 
August 15, 2024 English

English Alum Marcella Wolfe ’86 on Supporting Arts and Humanities Education

Read our Q&A about her decision to plan a gift, her experience as an English major and her career following graduation.
May 30, 2024 English

Five Must-Read Summer Book Picks by Asian and Asian American Authors

AAPI Literature and Media Club Founder and President Julie Cha ’25 recommends top reads.
May 09, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Carey Cameron ’24 Plans Future in Media and Entertainment

The senior English major and creative writing minor has held multiple arts and culture roles in the D.C. region.
April 22, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Dylan Lewis Named to Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography

The prestigious fellowship is a capstone graduate career achievement for the English doctoral candidate.
April 15, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

English Professor Elizabeth Arnold Dies at 65

Arnold was a poet of national and international acclaim and a beloved teacher and colleague.
March 12, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, English

Professor Lillian-Yvonne Bertram and Hoa Nguyen ’91 Receive Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists

They’re among four poets internationally to receive the award.
The Diamondback October 15, 2024

Zine Club Relaunch Invites Students to Create, Connect Through Design

BookLab Zine Club featured in The Diamondback.
The Black Explosion October 03, 2024

Award-Winning Poet Ama Codjoe Inspires Young Writers at Writers Here and Now Event

The poet spoke with students at the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House.
Poetry Society of America April 26, 2024

"Wave House" by Professor Elizabeth Arnold Wins Poetry Society of America William Carlos Williams Award

Arnold's book of poetry was one of two winners of the award.

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Stephen Rojcewicz, Recent Publications

May 28, 2020 English

Stephen Rojcewicz, a 2017 Ph.D. graduate in Comparative Literature, has recently published the following articles:

UMD English Senior Spotlights

May 22, 2020 English

Get to know some of our graduating English students, including their job and intern experiences, favorite classes, skills learned and more.

Congratulations to the Department of English Award Winners

May 22, 2020 English

Congratulations to our award winners for the 2019-20 academic year in Graduate and Undergraduate studies. 

BookLab End of Semester Recap

May 22, 2020 English

Despite the sudden move to online, UMD English's BookLab has had a busy 2020 spring. 
The Atlantic

Tree Beyond Your Window

May 21, 2020 English

Poem by Professor Michael Collier in The Atlantic.

Vin Carretta published in The Cambridge History of Black and Asian British Writing

May 20, 2020 English

Vin Carretta has recently published “Black People of Letters: Authors, Activists, Abolitionists” in The Cambridge History of Black and Asian British Writing.

Ross Angelella, Short Story and Screenplay

May 19, 2020 English

Find senior Lecturer Ross Angelella's recent publications.

Congratulations to our 2020 English Honors Graduates

May 14, 2020 English

The Department of English's Honors Program is pleased to recognize its 2020 Honors Graduates.

Congratulations to the Graduates of our Ph.D. in English Program

May 14, 2020 English

The Department of English is pleased to congratulate the latest Doctors of Philosophy in English.

Virginia Butler wins Bruce Harkness Young Scholar Award

May 14, 2020 English

Presented by the Joseph Conrad Society of America, for her article, "Race, Gender, and Closure in *Lord Jim*."