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May 15, 2012
Jenny Wang Named 2012 University Medalist [1]
The University of Maryland has announced Jenny Wang will be awarded the 2012 University Medal at the spring commencement ceremony on May 20, 2012.
May 11, 2012
Free English Major Buttons! [2]
 Congratulations to Rutvij Pandya, winner of the EUA Contest for the best response to the question, “English major? What are you going to do with that?”  
May 9, 2012
Paper Shell Review Saved [3]
Thanks to the united efforts of English majors to overcome budget cuts, the Paper Shelll Review, UMD's only literary journal devoted to undergraduate scholarly and critical inquiry, will continue publication next year.
May 8, 2012
Boren Scholarship Awarded to Taylor Osborne [4]
The Boren Scholarship, a Department of Defense award, provides up to $20,000 for long-term (two semester or longer), language-focused study abroad.
May 3, 2012
In Memorium: Jackson Barry [5]
Professor Emeritus Jackson Barry, passed away on April 19, at the age of 85, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. 
May 2, 2012
Awards for Jeanne Fahnestock! [6]
The RSA honors Jeanne for her work.
May 2, 2012
Dwayne Betts Appointed to White House Council! [7]
Read here for more information.
May 2, 2012
Michael Dirda Wins the Edgar Award! [8]
Read on for more information, links, and a wonderful photo of Michael with his very own bust of Poe!
May 1, 2012
Bob Levine wins a Guggenheim Fellowship! [9]
Read on to hear more about this great honor!
May 1, 2012
Carla Peterson Wins Book Award! [10]
Read here for the latest praise of Carla's Book.
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