UA Dept of English

UA Dept of English The Department of English at The University of Akron Membership has provided funding for graduate students to present papers at the annual conference.

Our course of study of literature, language, rhetoric, and creative writing fosters the development of critical thinking, skilled communication, appreciation of cultural contexts, informed citizenship, and knowledge of the various literary texts representing human thought and inquiry through the centuries. Students have the chance to work with the English Department’s faculty, which is comprised o

f dedicated teachers and scholars who have garnered regional and national recognition for their accomplishments in and outside the classroom, including an array of awards ranging from arts and research grants to Pulitzer Prize nominations. Students majoring in English studies at the university have gone on to become successful professionals in their chosen fields, and have taken the department’s reputation into the world outside the campus gates. Our graduates hold careers ranging from positions in successful law practices, to jobs as published authors, technical writers, and journalists. During their time as English majors, students are offered numerous opportunities to become involved beyond their coursework, and engaged with the campus community. The following are only a sample of those offerings:

* working as staff editors for the student-run campus literary journal, Rubbertop Review
* gaining professional editorial, publishing, and marketing experience working with University of Akron Press
* participating in the Upstart Crows student-run creative writing club
* participating in the university’s annual Shakespeare festival
* participating in the department’s annual summer reading series

The English Department is a member of the consortium of universities associated with the Center for Renaissance Studies at the Newberry Library in Chicago. The English Department is also the administrative hub of the only consortial MFA program in the United States, the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts in creative writing (NEOMFA). The NEOMFA offers intensive study in creative writing under the direction of esteemed practicing writers. Students, faculty, and prospective applicants are encouraged to stop by Olin Hall 355 to learn more about the NEOMFA program.

04/28/2026
These fantastic undergrads presented their work at this year's CEAO Conference in Toledo. Under the guidance of Dr. Hill...
04/26/2026

These fantastic undergrads presented their work at this year's CEAO Conference in Toledo. Under the guidance of Dr. Hillary Nunn, students, Ella Mitchell, Cat Horner, Elly Robinson, and Avery Shepard presented the following workshop: The Curious Incident of the Critical Edition: Collaboration and Critical Thinking in the English Classroom. Congratulations!

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03/19/2026

Two new prose poems from our Program Director Mary Biddinger () in the latest issue of Moon City Review 🌙💫

Check out opening night of A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed by Rubber City Theater. With a cast of professionals and...
02/17/2026

Check out opening night of A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed by Rubber City Theater. With a cast of professionals and students, and tickets starting at $1, you don't want to miss it!

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Check out the cover of the next edition of the Ashbelt. This beautiful cover was designed and illustrated by Graphic Des...
02/02/2026

Check out the cover of the next edition of the Ashbelt. This beautiful cover was designed and illustrated by Graphic Design Major Olivia Richardson. Olivia is also minoring in creative writing and illustration--who better to create this edition's cover.

Congratulations to our Distinguished Professor, David Giffels, on his most recent honor as a recipient of one of the 202...
01/29/2026

Congratulations to our Distinguished Professor, David Giffels, on his most recent honor as a recipient of one of the 2026 Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards. Kudos on a well-deserved award! We are so fortunate to have you in the UA Dept. of English.
https://oac.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/iea-fy-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawPon8ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEegu5JkMqtuBfAbHyscwLhqmMR7aBtnKjUuLKwA-PQT0XdQnsDOQaAWunQrxQ_aem_7SDIbHZs_kPlM1UJwCTqcQ

$375,000 Awarded Across Seven Disciplines

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