by Pascale Joachim, ’23 While preparing for my conversation with Professor Duane, I was most interested in discovering what she considered to be the common thread or narrative arc of her scholarship: her research background is in African American Literature, American Literature, Childhood Studies, and Disability Studies. These topics seemed widely varied and somewhat disconnected, […]
Author: Carcia, Peter
Prof. Serkan Gorkemli named UCHI Faculty Fellow
Professor Serkan Gorkemli, of the Stamford campus, has been named a 2023-24 UCHI Faculty Fellow for his project titled “You’re Always Welcome Here, a Book of Short Stories.” Congratulations, Prof. Gorkemli!
Grad Landings: Kathryn Warrender-Hill to Norwich University (VT)
Kathryn Warrender-Hill ’23 (PhD.) has accepted a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English and Director for the Center of Writing at Norwich University in Vermont. Her committee includes Tom Deans, Brenda Brueggemann, and Ellen Carillo. Congratulations, Kathryn!
Prof. Yohei Igarashi Receives NHC Fellowship
Professor Yohei Igarashi, of the Storrs campus, has received a residential fellowship from the National Humanities Center (NHC) for the 2023-24 academic year. This fellowship is part of his work in Languages and Literature research. Congratulations, Prof. Igarashi!
Katherine Jimenez ’24 (CLAS) Receives Beinecke Scholarship
Katherine Jimenez ’24 (CLAS), a student in both the English and Journalism programs, has been named as the University of Connecticut’s first Beinecke Scholarship recipient. Read more about the award and her upcoming projects on UConn Today. Congratulations, Katherine!
Grad Landings: Arpita Mandal, ’21 (PhD.) to Belmont University
Arpita Mandal, ’21 (PhD.), after a few years at Mt. Holyoke, has accepted a tenure-track position at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Her doctoral committee included Eleni Coundouriotis, Bhakti Shringarpure, and Patrick Hogan. Congratulations, Arpita!
Grad Landings: Nicole Lawrence, ’20 (PhD.) to Utica University
Nicole Lawrence, ’20 (PhD.), has accepted a tenure-track position at Utica University in New York. Her doctoral committee included Sarah Winter, Margaret Breen, and Victoria Smith. Congratulations, Nicole!
Grad Landings: Micah Goodrich, ’20 (PhD.) to Boston University
Micah Goodrich, ’20 (PhD.), currently teaching in WGSS and English at UConn, has accepted a tenure-track position in English at Boston University. His doctoral committee included Fiona Somerset, Bob Hasenfratz, Sherri Olson, and Steven Kruger (of CUNY). Congratulations, Micah!
Aetna Graduate Critical Writing & Teaching of Writing Prizes Open
It’s April, the cruelest month (especially for academics). Apparently, poet T.S. Eliot knew a thing or two. But what he might not have also known is this: There Are Prizes!! Yes, it’s true! It’s time to start thinking about two significant prizes for UConn graduate students. Aetna Graduate Teaching of Writing Award Prize: Maximum $500 […]
Prof. Brenda Brueggemann receives JEDI Grant
Professor Brenda Brueggemann, Storrs Campus, has received a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) grant for her work on the Mansfield Training School and its importance in the local history of disability visibility. Learn more about Prof. Brueggemann and her students’ work from our article in last fall’s newsletter from Pascale Joachim, ’23 (CLAS) Congratulations […]