Undergraduate

News

May 22, 2013
Jamie Lee's remarks concerning the value of her English major are here:
May 22, 2013
It is with great pleasure that the Department of English announces the following tenure and promotion news.
May 7, 2013
An informal reception hosted by Provost Rankin and and Vice President O'Shea was held May 1 to celebrate the scholarly research accomplishments of faculty over the past year. An impressive list of faculty from the Department of English were among those recognized.
May 3, 2013
The Program in Comparative Literature is pleased to recognize Martin as the winner of the second annual John Fuegi Essay Contest.
May 1, 2013
Congratulations to seven of Justin Lohr's former ENGL 101 students who are participating in the University's Undergraduate Research Day on Wednesday, May 1.
April 30, 2013
For the second year in a row, an English major is the recipient of the University Medal.
April 25, 2013
Congratulations to Sarah Ann Singer, who was selected as one of Maryland's "Undergraduate Researchers of the Year" for 2012-13 by the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research. Sarah is a senior English and Women’s Studies double major who is minoring in French Studies. She plans to teach with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer and will be entering the MA/PhD program in English at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall.Sarah will have the opportunity to present her research in rhetoric and composition and feminist science studies on May 1, 2013, during the opening ceremonies for Undergraduate Research Day. The event will take place in the Grand Ballroom at the Stamp Student Union.In recognition of her achievements, Sarah will receive a $1000 award and a plaque.
April 23, 2013
Congratulations to Alexander J. Clayborne, who was named one of three Harris scholarships winners. A.J. is an English and Classics double major, and will attend Harvard Law School next fall.
April 22, 2013
On May 20, Michael Olmert is being presented with the annual Heritage Award from the Historical Society of Talbot County, Maryland.
April 18, 2013
Congratulations to the Academic Writing Program and Professional Writing Program in the Department of English, which have been jointly named the recipient of the Departmental Award for Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Announcements

April 1, 2013
April 8: An Evening of Irish Poetry at The Writer's Center (Bethesda, MD)
February 18, 2013
Registration begins February 19!
November 8, 2012
ENGL278P, Writing for Change, will bring service-learning to the English department. Students will combine service with scholarship as they mentor Northwestern High School students to create and showcase work at a writing-based advocacy event in April 2013.
April 26, 2012
The 16th Annual College Park Scholars Academic Showcase will feature sophomore scholars presenting their practicum experiences through poster presentations. Presenters include six English majors (alphabetical order by last names): Kimberly Choi, Juliano Kathryn, Mian Khalid, Kieran McGuigan, Kara Melton, and Alexander Schegal.
April 23, 2012
ARTH389E is a seminar called "Dark Knight and Da Vinci: Comic Books and 'High' Art in the 21st Century" offered as a Summer Session I course.
March 1, 2012
Submit to the 2011 Library Award for Undergraduate Research.
February 29, 2012
The Fulbright Commission has selected the AIFS Shakespeare's Globe program as one of their Summer Institutes. College freshmen and sophomores can apply for a Fulbright award to attend this program. The award will cover the cost of airfare, tuition, housing, and meals.
February 21, 2012
First Floor, Stamp Student Union - DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS EACH DAY February 21 – 23  • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
February 16, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:00 PM - Saturday, February 18, 2012 10:00 PMStamp Student Union  : Colony Ballroom   
February 6, 2012
The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research or artistic projects.