UTA Department of English

UTA Department of English The Department of English at The University of Texas at Arlington We also offer a Certificate in Technical Writing and Professional Communications.

We are the Department of English at The University of Texas at Arlington, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in English studies, including minors in Creative Writing, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, and Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Find us in Carlisle Hall Room 203 at UTA's Arlington campus, east of Cooper Street. Visit our main website for more information.

WRITE NOW: Undergraduate Research OpportunityHave a research project you’re proud of? Submit your paper to Global Insigh...
04/20/2026

WRITE NOW: Undergraduate Research Opportunity

Have a research project you’re proud of? Submit your paper to Global Insight: A Journal of Critical Human Science and Culture!

Global Insight is looking for undergraduate work that tackles important global issues across disciplines like literature, language, politics, social sciences, and the arts.

Submission Deadline: May 6
Submit and learn more: https://tinyurl.com/GIJournal2026

Selected pieces will be published for an international audience through a double-blind peer review process.



📢 WRITE NOW ✍️
Looking for ways to publish, present, or share your writing? Whether you’re a creative writer, researcher, or just love to write for fun, follow the Department of English to see the latest opportunities at UTA to get involved, showcase your work, and connect with fellow writers. Stay tuned for submission calls, events, and more!

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Celebrate National Poetry Month with us!Join the UTA Department of English for a reading with Mag Gabbert, Poet Laureate...
04/14/2026

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us!

Join the UTA Department of English for a reading with Mag Gabbert, Poet Laureate of Dallas. Stick around after for a book signing, meet and greet, and pizza!

Wednesday, April 22
Preston Hall 211
12:00–1:00 PM

Open to all students, faculty, and staff. Come be part of the conversation and community around poetry.

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Join us for the 2026 CoLA Spotlight Student Research Symposium!Our English majors/minors will be sharing original resear...
04/08/2026

Join us for the 2026 CoLA Spotlight Student Research Symposium!

Our English majors/minors will be sharing original research and creative work throughout the day, from Gothic literature and Arthurian legends to awe, storytelling, and more. Come support their work, learn something new, and spend time in a space centered on curiosity and inquiry.

Friday, April 10
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
2nd Floor, The Commons (west side of campus)

Drop in for a session or stay for the whole day!
Full schedule with all panels: https://tinyurl.com/CoLASpotlight26

Department of English participants schedule includes:
• 10:00–10:50 AM (NUECES A): Nitzhaguie Claudio, “Life Preserved, Death in Bloom” and Ashleigh Scott, “A Life in Stone”
• 11:00–11:50 AM (NUECES A): Madeline Cabanski, “Bread Envy”
• 11:50–1:30 PM (NUECES A & B): Lunch and Presentations on Awe from Literature and the Good Life students
• 2:30–3:20 PM (NUECES B): Olivia Mazade, “Emotional Realism in the Female Gothic: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as Personal Narrative” and Sairam Marupudi, “Arthurian Literature Through the Ages: From Chronicles to Modern Magic”

One more day! Our Book Swap is happening TOMORROW—stop by, bring a book, take a book (or just take some books).Whether y...
04/06/2026

One more day!

Our Book Swap is happening TOMORROW—stop by, bring a book, take a book (or just take some books).

Whether you’re looking to refresh your shelf, discover a hidden gem, or just connect with fellow readers, this is your space.

Tuesday, April 7
10 AM – 2 PM
Tables under Carlisle Hall

Come browse, swap, and talk books with us.

04/06/2026

One more day!

Our Book Swap is happening TOMORROW—stop by, bring a book, take a book (or just take some books).

Whether you’re looking to refresh your shelf, discover a hidden gem, or just connect with fellow readers, this is your space.

Tuesday, April 7
10 AM – 2 PM
Tables under Carlisle Hall

Come browse, swap, and talk books with us

Congratulations to Carson Wright (BA English, Dec. ’25) on the official publication of his undergraduate research! Carso...
04/03/2026

Congratulations to Carson Wright (BA English, Dec. ’25) on the official publication of his undergraduate research!

Carson’s article, “Perception and Practice: How Humanities Students Understand and Articulate Their Engagement with Data,” was developed during his time at UTA in collaboration with .timothyponce and has been published in Scatterplot, a data science journal under the Mathematical Association of America.

From research meetings and presentations to publication, this achievement reflects Carson’s dedication, curiosity, and commitment to bridging the humanities and data studies. Congratulations, Carson!

Bring your lunch and learn alongside UTA English faculty as Dr. Amy Hodges leads a timely and thought-provoking talk:“Is...
04/03/2026

Bring your lunch and learn alongside UTA English faculty as Dr. Amy Hodges leads a timely and thought-provoking talk:
“Is it Ethical? A Data-Driven Approach to Responsible AI Use in Professional Writing and Document Design.”

As generative AI continues to reshape technical and professional communication, this session explores how practitioners and educators are navigating ethical decision-making in real time. Expect insights, questions, and conversation around the evolving landscape of AI ethics and professional standards.

Preston Hall 211
Wednesday, April 8
12:00–1:00 PM

Come eat, learn, and engage in the conversation. We’d love to see you there!

04/02/2026

Set your alarm and two or three reminders:

We’re less than a week away from the most wonderful day of the year—the Department of English’s annual Book Swap! Bring a book and take a book, or just take some books. There’s something for everyone, so come check it out, connect with fellow readers, and take home some new stories.

Tuesday, April 7th
10AM-2PM
The tables underneath Carlisle Hall

Good luck to our UTA English undergrads as they head to present their creative work at the 2026 Sigma Tau Delta Conventi...
03/27/2026

Good luck to our UTA English undergrads as they head to present their creative work at the 2026 Sigma Tau Delta Convention this weekend in New Orleans!

We’re so proud of Acadia Clements, Rayne Blickenderfer, Ander Ayala, Ash Guerrero, Zoe Leddy, and Lo McKelvey for sharing their short stories and poetry collections on a national stage. They’ve been putting in the work (including a mock convention for practice this week), and now it’s go time. Mav Up!

Congratulations to Cindy Malone, PhD candidate and lecturer in the UTA Department of English, on receiving the Innovatio...
03/27/2026

Congratulations to Cindy Malone, PhD candidate and lecturer in the UTA Department of English, on receiving the Innovation in Literary Pedagogy award at the Conference of College Teachers of English earlier this month in Waco!

Cindy was recognized for her paper, “Teaching Literature Using Affect Theory – The Class Discussions We Want and the Scores We Need,” which highlights innovative approaches to fostering meaningful classroom conversations while meeting assessment goals.

We’re proud to see her impactful work in literary pedagogy recognized on a broader stage!

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