Alumnus Is MN Teacher of the Year

A third generation public school teacher, Tom Rademacher (BA 2004; CEHD MEd 2007) was named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in May.

Away from the Office

Many English faculty have chosen the study of literature to, in Robert Frost's words, "unite/ My avocation and my vocation." But that doesn't mean they don't have other (sometimes surprising) interests. Competitive ice-dancing, anyone?

New Pages

Mystery, fantasy, comic and historical fiction, and popular science: New books by faculty, students, and alumnae/i are perfect for your beach bag.

What We're Reading: John Watkins

What does Professor John Watkins read about besides medieval and early modern diplomacy? Disease, for one.

News: Alumna Receives Honorary Doctorate

Pioneering feminist writer Kate Millett (BA '56) received an honorary doctorate of science on April 21 from President Eric Kaler.

News: Four Students Receive Dissertation Fellowships

Every year, one or two English graduate students receive Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships from the Graduate School, U-wide awards providing a year's support without teaching responsibilities. This year English nominees set a high bar: All four were named 2014-15 Doctoral Dissertation Fellows.

Faculty News

News about publications, lectures, and awards from English faculty.