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The English Department at UNC Charlotte offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English. There are four concentrations undergraduates may choose from: Creative Writing, Language and Digital Technology, Literature and Culture, or Pedagogy. Undergraduate students may also minor in English or one of the other minors offered through our department. They are: Technical and Professional Writin

g, Children's Literature and Childhood Studies, Diverse Literature and Cultures, Linguistics, Film Studies, or Humanities, Technology, and Society.

The spring semester has come to an end and celebrations are in order! Congrats to all our fantastic students and graduat...
05/14/2026

The spring semester has come to an end and celebrations are in order! Congrats to all our fantastic students and graduates!

And a huge congratulations to Matthew Caskey for successfully defending his marvelous creative writing thesis (O, Be A Fine Girl, Kiss Me—a novel-in-progress) and completing his MA in creative writing! Thank you to our brilliant Prof. Chancellor for working with Matthew through the year. 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations to the creative writing MA students on their fabulous reading! Anastasiia Malakhova, Ian Reynolds, Kelly...
04/28/2026

Congratulations to the creative writing MA students on their fabulous reading! Anastasiia Malakhova, Ian Reynolds, Kelly Ann Pearson, Jason Berthiaume, Khandi Wright, and Tyler Wilcox read from their brilliant capstone projects. Thank you to Prof. Aaron Gwyn for arranging the Graduate Creative Writing Symposium and working with the students through the semester. We’re very proud of these students—congratulations, everyone! 🎉🎉🎉

Prof. Helen Davies spoke at Winthrop University as a part of their medieval studies lecture series (with Winthrop’s Prof...
04/28/2026

Prof. Helen Davies spoke at Winthrop University as a part of their medieval studies lecture series (with Winthrop’s Prof. Evan Gatti). Students and faculty were in attendance for a multispectral imaging demonstration that showcased the use of technology and intersections of medieval studies, English, and art history! 👏👏👏

This Friday! Professor E.E. Hussey will be at Goodyear Arts for an artist talk with the spring artists-in-residence (Bha...
04/16/2026

This Friday! Professor E.E. Hussey will be at Goodyear Arts for an artist talk with the spring artists-in-residence (Bhare, Virginia Broyles, and Brooke Gibbons). Catch their new works created during their six-week residency session in the gallery. Free admission.

Tonight! Join us for the Speak Your Soul Poetry Showcase: March 26, 7:30p-9:30p in Fretwell 113. Seven poets, including ...
03/26/2026

Tonight! Join us for the Speak Your Soul Poetry Showcase: March 26, 7:30p-9:30p in Fretwell 113. Seven poets, including Charlotte Poet Laureate Jay Ward, will perform. There will be a DJ and free food and drink. Hope to see you there! 🎤🎶

The English department is very happy to announce that Dr. Pilar Blitvich has been awarded a Chancellor’s Professorship h...
03/16/2026

The English department is very happy to announce that Dr. Pilar Blitvich has been awarded a Chancellor’s Professorship here at UNC Charlotte. This is one of the university’s highest honors,
and it is a lifetime appointment. Congratulations Pilar !!

Professor Mark West was recently interviewed as part of a podcast series on Roald Dahl. Created and hosted by Aaron Trac...
03/03/2026

Professor Mark West was recently interviewed as part of a podcast series on Roald Dahl. Created and hosted by Aaron Tracy, the series goes beyond Dahl’s iconic children’s books, including “James and the Giant Peach,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The BFG” and “Matilda.” 📖✨

Writers in Prof. Hussey’s intermediate fiction course visited the Rowe Galleries for ekphrastic writing and inspiration....
03/03/2026

Writers in Prof. Hussey’s intermediate fiction course visited the Rowe Galleries for ekphrastic writing and inspiration. Thank you to Adam Justice (Director of Galleries) for welcoming these student writers.

The 58th Annual Juried Student Exhibition is now on view in the Lower and Upper Rowe Galleries, with a reception (+food/art/conversation!) on March 4, 5:30–7:30pm.

🎥✨Come hang out with us this Friday, February 27th for the perfect movie night! Doors open at 5pm — bring your friends, ...
02/23/2026

🎥✨Come hang out with us this Friday, February 27th for the perfect movie night! Doors open at 5pm — bring your friends, snacks, and your cozy vibes! 🍿🥤

English and creative writing Prof. Bryn Chancellor will join conversation and reading at Charlotte Center for Literary A...
02/09/2026

English and creative writing Prof. Bryn Chancellor will join conversation and reading at Charlotte Center for Literary Arts (601 E. 5th Street, Suite 160) on W. Feb. 11 from 6-7:30p as part of her role as the Charlotte Lit Fiction Writer-in-Residence. Free but please register & Hope to see you there!

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