Prof. Gregory Pierrot, an Associate Professor of English at UConn Stamford, was featured on UConn Today for his research project titled “It was Nation Time: Fictions of African American Revolution.” He is examining African American literature during the Black power era and the reactions from French translation readers. His project is funded as part of […]
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Professor Mary Gallucci Publishes New Book
Professor Mary Gallucci, who teaches part-time in the English Department, has published a new book, Performing Witchcraft, Exorcism, and Abortion on the Italian Renaissance Stage (Routledge, 2024). More information is available on our Faculty Bookshelf. Congratulations, Professor Gallucci!
Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS) to Appear on Shark Tank
Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS), an alumna of the English program on the UConn Avery Point campus, was featured in UConn Today for her upcoming appearance on Shark Tank, scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, January 24th. Segar will be featured with her swimsuit company, onewith, where she will be pitching to top entrepreneurs.
ENGL Ph.D Candidate Kiedra Taylor to Collaborate with Publisher
English Doctoral Student Kiedra Taylor is set to collaborate with publishing house Porch Water Press for the first in-print edition of Write On, Black Girl, an annual literary magazine featuring the work of Black girls in Connecticut. Her collaboration with Porch Water Press serves as an important step in uplifting the voices of Black woman writers. […]
Prof. Briona Jones Featured in WGSS 50th
English and WGSS Professor Briona Simone Jones was featured in a UConn Today article marking the 50-year anniversary of UConn Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. This article also featured graduate students from the English department, including Nikki Blumenfeld, Anh Le, and Alejandra Leos.
UConn Today – Terrance Hayes to Read as 58th Wallace Stevens Poet
UConn Today featured the upcoming poetry reading by Terrance Hayes, who will be visiting UConn on March 27th for the 58th Wallace Stevens Poetry Program.
Prof. Julie Choffel wins Backwaters Prize for Poetry
Julie Choffel, Assistant Professor of English on the Hartford campus, has won the 2023 Backwaters Prize in Poetry for 2023 for her piece, Dear Wallace. The manuscript reflects in verse on the legacy of Hartford-area poet Wallace Stevens. Backwaters Press is an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press. They will be publishing Dear Wallace […]
Distinguished Professor Highlighted in Ms. Magazine’s 50th
Gina Barreca, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of English, is a contributor in Ms. Magazine’s upcoming book to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary feminist magazine, 50 YEARS OF Ms.: THE BEST OF THE PATHFINDING MAGAZINE THAT IGNITED A REVOLUTION. More information on the book and its contributors can be found on the magazine’s website.
Grad Landings: Alex Gatten ’21 to Juilliard
Alex Gatten ’21 (CLAS, Ph.D.) has accepted an Assistant Professor of Writing position at the Julliard School in New York, NY. Alex will be teaching college writing with a multimodal focus in the Liberal Arts Department. Special thanks to Alex’s committee, Charles Mahoney (chair), Margaret Breen, and Yohei Igarashi, as well as Lisa Blansett and […]
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!