New Events!

Are you interested in learning about the various careers you can have with a liberal arts degree? Attend any of these fun events to learn how to make the most of your liberal arts story! #UNCGEnglish

Maria Hummel - David Blair Reading Poster

David Blair & Maria Hummel Alumni Reading

The MFA Writing Program at UNC Greensboro and The UNCG Class of 1952 will host an alumni reading featuring David Blair and Maria Hummel on Friday, April 14th at 7PM in the Curry Building Auditorium, 1109 Spring Garden Street. The reading is a part of the UNCG English Department’s year-long… Continue reading…

Marlon James Reading Poster

An Evening with Marlon James

The Greensboro Bound Literary Festival in partnership with the UNC Greensboro University Libraries, Department of Library & Information Science, Program in African American and African Diaspora Studies, and The Greensboro Review will host an evening with Marlon James on Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 PM.  The event is free and… Continue reading…

#IWasAnEnglishMajor

In response to an essay in the Atlantic, there’s been a gust of activity on social media–especially Twitter–promoting the English major and its value. In particular, the hashtag #Iwasanenglishmajor has produced thousands of responses from former majors, most along the lines of “#IwasanEnglishMajor and now I’m VP of media sales,”… Continue reading…

#BelieveInTheG 2023

Believe in the G Returns on March 14th and 15th, 2023 Why does Dr. Jen Feather #BelieveInTheG? Watch the video below to find out! And mark your calendars because UNCG’s annual day of giving is happening on March 14 and 15. We hope you’ll consider supporting our department! #UNCGEnglish

2023 Roskelly Award for Pedagogical Innovation Winners!

Congratulations to PhD students Kathy Goodkin and Catherine Bowlin, recipients of the 2023 Roskelly Award for Pedagogical Innovation! The College Writing Program Committee (Heather Brook Adams, Gia Coturri-Sorenson, Jennifer Whitaker, and Risa Applegarth) selected these two teachers for recognition from among a deep pool of incredibly talented and thoughtful nominees. Thank you to everyone… Continue reading…