English

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.

2017

Third Annual Poetry by the Sea Conference

2016

English Major Mackenzie Jaros Wins Prestigious St. Andrew's Society Scholarship

English Students Present Their Work at Research Day 2016

First 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

2013

NEA-Funded Big Read 2013 Brings Tim O'Brien to Campus