Laura Godfrey ’20 (CLAS, Ph.D.) has just accepted a new position as Editor for Social Studies and the Young Learner within the National Council for the Social Studies. We’d like to congratulate her committee: Fiona Somerset, Major Advisor; Sherri Olson and Bob Hasenfratz, Associate Advisors; and external readers, Thomas Long and Joshua Easterling. Congratulations, Laura!
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Interview with Grieve Chelwa for the LA Review of Books
Associate Professor Bhakti Shringarpure interviewed Grieve Chelwa, Director of Research at The New School’s Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy, for the Los Angeles Review of Books, where she acts as a contributor. The two discussed Chelwa’s personal background in Zambia and South Africa, his work on inclusive economic rights, and his interest in […]
Grad Landings: Beth Reinwald ’21 to SUNY New Paltz
Beth Reinwald ’21 (CLAS, Ph.D.) has accepted a position as Visiting Assistant Professor in British Literature and Shakespeare at the State University of New York, New Paltz. Please join us in applauding Beth and her committee: Greg Semenza, advisor; and Claire King’oo and Jean Marsden, associate advisors. Congrats, Beth!
Grad Landings: Alex Gatten ’21 to Rutgers University
We would like to congratulate Alex Gatten ’21 (CLAS, Ph.D.), who has just accepted a new position as an Instructional Designer at Rutgers University. Alex has been a vital member of the UConn English community as the Associate Director of First Year Writing. In his new role, he will be working with the Master of […]
The Hidden Inequities in Labor-Based Contract Grading
Utah State University, 2021
Developing a New Children’s Literature Podcast
In order to remain connected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the passion project of three English professors has resulted in an intriguing new podcast about children’s literature.
English Students Lead Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium
Three UConn English majors have created a new University-wide enrichment opportunity for Humanities students: the Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium, coming this November.
Narayani Ballambat ’22 (CLAS) Awarded IDEA Grant
Intrigued by the disparity between male and female sexual expression in music, Ballambat earned an IDEA Grant to explore exactly that.
Veronica Schorr ’19 (CLAS) Releases First Poetry Chapbook
In October of 2021, Veronica Schorr ’19 (CLAS) published her first poetry chapbook, Conscious Blue. In an interview with the Department, she discusses what the publication means to her, how it came to fruition, and how college helped her get there.
Something for Everyone: The Redesigned English Major
In response to national trends and the changing shape of the academic discipline, UConn’s Department of English has redesigned its major plan of study to offer enhanced flexibility and a new array of optional tracks for students.