Levin Essay on Pragmatism to Appear in The Cambridge History of the American Essay

Jonathan Levin is pleased to share that his essay “American Pragmatism: An Essayistic Conception of Truth” appears in The Cambridge History of the American Essay, edited by Christy Wampole and Jason Childs (Cambridge UP, 2024). The essay looks at essays by American pragmatists and literary figures influenced by pragmatism as well as at the relationship between what William James described as the “pragmatist conception of truth” and the prevailing temper of the essay, from Montaigne to the present … [Read more...]

Fallon Presents Linguistic Poster and Talk

Associate Professor of Linguistics Paul D. Fallon recently presented a poster, "Where do Central Cushitic Ejectives Come From?" at the Centennial Annual Meeting of the Linguistic Society of America, Jan. 4-7, New York City, NY. He also gave a talk to the LSA sister society the North American Association of the History of Language Science on "The undead nature of the term 'Hamito-Semitic'" … [Read more...]

Barrenechea Presents on Panel at Modern Language Association (MLA)

Antonio Barrenechea, Professor of English, was a participant in "Mapping the Maximalist Novel: A Roundtable" at the annual convention of the Modern Language Association (MLA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 4-7, 2024. … [Read more...]

Mathur Publishes Book Chapter

Professor of English Maya Mathur recently published a book chapter “Intersectionality, Inclusion and the Shakespeare Survey Course” in Inclusive Shakespeares: Identity, Pedagogy, Performance, edited by Sonia Freeman Loftis, Mardy Philippian, and Justin P. Shaw (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023). … [Read more...]

Haffey to Serve on Journal Editorial Board

Associate Professor of English Kate Haffey was recently invited to serve a three-year term on the editorial board for the journal WSQ (Women's Studies Quarterly). The journal focuses on the interdisciplinary field of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and has been in publication since 1972. … [Read more...]

Richards Leads Louisiana Book Festival Discussion

On October 28, Professor of English Gary Richards led the 45-minute discussion of Truman Capote’s Other Voices, Other Rooms to mark its 75th anniversary at the Louisiana Book Festival. He also moderated the 45-minute panel “Autofiction: Life Meets Fiction” featuring Christie Gabour Atwood’s Calling Home, Teresa Tumminello Brader’s Letting in Air and Light, and Jeffrey Dale Lofton’s Red Clay Suzie. The festival is an international gathering of creative writers and scholars held each year at the state capitol complex in Baton Rouge, LA. Gary's appearance was made possible in part by a Strategic Partnership Grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. … [Read more...]

Foss Presents Paper on Wilde

On October 8, Professor of English Chris Foss presented a paper entitled “‘The secret of life is suffering’: Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis as Hard Times Survival Guide” at the Victorians Institute annual meeting, held this year in Raleigh, NC. … [Read more...]

Levy Publishes the Novel ‘School’ with University of Alabama Press

Assistant Professor of English Ray Levy's novel, School, comes out this week, on October 12, with the University of Alabama Press. More information and links to purchase the book can be found here. … [Read more...]

Blevins Presents SoTL Research at Writing and Rhetoric Conference

Brenta Blevins, Associate Professor of Writing Studies and Digital Studies, recently presented Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research on “low stakes” reflective journal assignments at the Corridors, the Blue Ridge Writing and Rhetoric Conference, in Blacksburg, VA. She also delivered a workshop on journal writing and conducting writing studies related SoTL research.  … [Read more...]

Barrenechea Presents at Literature/Film Association Conference

Antonio Barrenechea, Professor of English, recently presented "Hot/Cold Ecosystems in the Americas: Recycling Trash Cinema from Santo to Dr. Humpp" at the annual conference of the Literature/Film Association in Missoula, Montana, Sept. 21-23, 2023. … [Read more...]