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In Memoriam, Harold Herman

January 19, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Harold Jerome Herman, who taught in the English Department for more than three decades, died on December 12, 2016, at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, after a brief illness. He was 87 years old.

Department Awarded Green Office Certification

January 04, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Because of the Department of English's willing and thoughtful participation in sustainability initiatives, the Department was re-issued Green Office Certification (Bronze). Let's continue on our green path! 

UMD at MLA 2017

January 04, 2017 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

The Modern Language Association's Annual Convention is being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from January 5th through the 8th. Those presenting from the Department include faculty members and graduate students.

English Department Writing Programs Receive 2016-17 Certificate Of Excellence

December 21, 2016 English

Innovations in new media, online learning and community service set the programs apart.

English Department Outreach Programs

December 09, 2016 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

During the Fall 2016 semester, the English Department hosted programs for students from Northwood High School and High Point school. Continue reading to learn more about the programs.

Fall 2016 CLCS Grant Recipients

December 08, 2016 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Join us in congratulating the following projects for receiving grants from the Center for Literary and Comparative Studies' Fall 2016 grant cycle.

Last Call for Sustainability Fund Applications

December 08, 2016 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

The University Sustainability Fund has approximately $390,000 available this year for projects that promote environmental sustainability and positively impact the student experience at University of Maryland.

Ralph Bauer Elected to Executive Coordinator

December 06, 2016 Center for Literary and Comparative Studies, English

Join us in congratulating Ralph Bauer who has been elected by the Executive Committee of the Society of Early Americanists as the incoming Executive Coordinator of the Society.

Stanley Plumly Publishes New Poetry Collection

December 06, 2016 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Stanley Plumly published his most recent poetry collection Against Sunset.

Maggie Ellen Ray Publishes Article

December 06, 2016 English, Center for Literary and Comparative Studies

Maggie Ellen Ray's article "John Taylor and the Ghost of Long Meg of Westminster: Authorship and Poetic Authority in The Womens Sharpe Revenge,” was recently published in Studies in Philology 113.4 (Fall 2016).