In the News Archive
Interested in what's happening in the English Department? Our news archive showcases notable accomplishments by students, alumni, and faculty, including research, publications, scholarships, events, new faculty hires, and other exciting news.
2019
Discover How WCU English Majors Have Used Their Degrees
See What's New with Poetry by the Sea
2018
English Major Alex Liska Reflects on His EAPSU Conference 2018 Experience
English Professor Cherise Pollard Gives Craft Talk on Her Debut Poetry Collection
Junior English Major Lisa Patrick Wins SURI Prize for Translation Work
2017
English Professor Kim Bridgford Interviewed by America Magazine about Her Life in Poetry
Poetry by the Sea Celebrates Third Successful Year and Looks to a Bright Future
Linguistics Program Hosts Poetics and Linguistics Association (PALA) Conference 2017
English Professor Laquana Cooke Directs Inaugural iCamp Summer Media Academy
2016
English Major Mackenzie Jaros Wins Prestigious St. Andrew's Society Scholarship
English Students Present Their Work at Research Day 2016
Inaugural English Department Book Club
English Senior Allison Velez Wins 2016 CAS Outstanding Student Award
Launch of New Online Poetry Journal, 823 on High
Poetry with the Masters: Schedule set for 21st WCU Poetry Conference
2015
Creative Writing Reading Series Launches 2015-16 Season
English Department Welcomes New Faculty
Former Creative Writing & Journalism Minor Wins Emmys for PBS Documentary
English Senior Angira Pettit-Pickens wins 2015 CAS Outstanding Student Award
English Department Bids Farewell to Two Retiring Professors
Merkner Wins Prestigious O. Henry Prize
English Senior Tarik Williams Crowned “Mr. WCU” and Featured on CBS-3
New York Times Bestselling Author Aptowicz Visits WCU
English Major Zoey Mills Unlocks Secrets of Philips Autograph Library
2014
$1.49 Mil Gift Benefits WCU English & Music Students
Schugars' Research on E-Reading Featured in New York Times
Merkner's Debut Story Collection Earns Wide Acclaim