University of Kentucky English Department

The English Department at the University of Kentucky offers the B.A., M.A, and Ph.D. We also offer an MA in Linguistic Theory and Typology. We boast an award-winning faculty in Literature, Creative Writing, and Linguistics who publish and teach across a wide range of subfields. With over 300 undergraduate majors, the English Department specializes in producing versatile and imaginative students wi

th the strong interpretive and communication skills needed for today's changing world. Our graduate programs bring together ambitious and talented students with a faculty who is actively reshaping the boundaries of knowledge in the Humanities and beyond.

WHAT A YEAR! More pics from awards day y’all haven’t seen yet :) Congratulations to all our awards winners and our amazi...
05/08/2026

WHAT A YEAR! More pics from awards day y’all haven’t seen yet :) Congratulations to all our awards winners and our amazing graduating seniors! You guys make UKENG truly UKENG! Have a wonderful summer, and we are so excited to see you back next semester! 🩵🖌️📑

We’ve been busy this semester… but so have our incredible students! Swipe for info about our Awards Day Ceremony! Congra...
05/07/2026

We’ve been busy this semester… but so have our incredible students! Swipe for info about our Awards Day Ceremony! Congrats to all award winners!
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Be honest guys— how’s everybody holding up? Need tips on how to keep locking in? Look no further! Good luck everybody, y...
05/05/2026

Be honest guys— how’s everybody holding up? Need tips on how to keep locking in? Look no further! Good luck everybody, you’ve got this in the bag!

Are you done with finals yet?

ATTENTION STUDENTS! ENG450, Contemporary Native American Literature, Poetry, and Film still has seats left! Register tod...
04/28/2026

ATTENTION STUDENTS! ENG450, Contemporary Native American Literature, Poetry, and Film still has seats left! Register today to be a student in one of our most popular English classes!

Learn about Native stories, culture, and history in a thought-provoking and engaging format this fall!

REGISTER for ENG450 today to secure your spot!

Help! We’re really bad at graphic design.The Department of English is looking for a UK student to help with marketing an...
12/04/2025

Help! We’re really bad at graphic design.

The Department of English is looking for a UK student to help with marketing and social media. Work-study and Non-work study available. 5-10 hrs/wk, $15/hr. Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student preferred. Deadline to apply: 01/19/2026.

Apply at: ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/609397

Please share with UK students who might be interested.

12/01/2025

All are invited to celebrate Gurney's life and immeasurable legacy.

Send a message to learn more

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Please join us next Wednesday, September 18th for a reading by acclaimed poet, Shane McCrae!This event will begin at 7:0...
09/11/2024

Please join us next Wednesday, September 18th for a reading by acclaimed poet, Shane McCrae!

This event will begin at 7:00pm in the Gatton Student Center, room 330. It’s free and open to the public.

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120 Patterson Drive
Lexington, KY
40506

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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