Fitchburg State University English Studies Department

05/21/2026

Then and Now!
From walking onto campus for Freshman Orientation in 2022 to walking across the commencement stage in 2026—four years flew by in the blink of an eye! 💚💛🎓

05/16/2026

Congratulations to all of our English Studies graduates! 🎉 🎁 🎈 🎉 🎂

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

I love this idea! 🧝‍♀️🧝‍♂️

05/07/2026

Congratulations to English Studies minor Cayla Koduah for the publication of the short story "Unkempt" in Necessary Fiction!

A smooth harmony floated throughout the living room. The woman’s soft tune was periodically accompanied by the lilt of her daughter’s voice and the hum of the music as they took their respective places on the couch and the clean hardwood floor. Surrounded by the comfort of their living room, the...

05/06/2026

Vote for the next book you would like for our community to read together! All community members, including Fitchburg State students, faculty, staff, as well as members of the greater Fitchburg community are encouraged to vote. Directions: 1. Read through the descriptions. 2. Scroll to the bottom and...

05/05/2026

University rededicates Children’s Literature Collection

🔗 Read more at the link in the first comment

05/04/2026

Check out the May 2026 English Studies newsletter, our last of the year!
Special congratulations to our 2026 English Studies graduates!

Access online here: https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:US:0231c9af-56a7-5f05-b890-79ae03625632?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other

Fitchburg State University

05/01/2026

You can only save five books from a burning library — what are they, and how do you justify each one

04/30/2026

Two English Studies professors will be speaking!

Scholars on Tap: The Disability Experience
Tuesday, May 5th, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Hammond Hall | Falcon Hub

https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/campus-life/events/2026-05/scholars-tap-disability-experience

This year faculty and staff will give brief talks related to the disability experience. The complete lineup of speakers is below. This event is co-sponsored by the Fitchburg State Student Government Association and the Center for Faculty Scholarship.

"The Epic Story of Disability Heritage" By Kisha Tracy, Chair and Professor, English Studies

“It Runs in the Family: Pandemic, Disability, and Intergenerational Trauma Across 100 Years” By J.J. Sylvia IV, Associate Professor, Communications Media

“Media Representation of Disability” By Viera Lorencova, Professor, Communications Media

“Disability Politics: Representation, Candidate Evaluation, and Policy Support” By Kyle Hull, Assistant Professor, Economics, History, and Political Science

“Disability vs. Accessibility: How Language Shapes Policy, Practice, and Lived Experience” By Emily Stark, Director of Disability Services

“Leading Campus Digital Accessibility: Preparing LibGuides for Title II Compliance” By Olivia Rossetti, Associate LIbrarian, Instruction and Community Engagement and Meghan Kelly, Assistant Librarian, Reference & Research Services

“Supporting Executive Function with Higher Ed” By Rebekka Farquharson, MAIPSE/PIE Program Coordinator and Sarah Lewis, PIE/MAIPSE Educational Coach

“The Chronic Life Begins with Forgiveness: A Spoonies Guide to College” By Heather Urbanski, Associate Professor, English Studies

“Parenting a Terminally Ill Child: Navigating Life, Career, and Family” By Ben Kadamus, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement