Professor Pineda Nominated for Award

Jon Pineda has been chosen as a finalist for the Library of Virginia's 19th Annual Literary Award.  His recent book Little Anodynes is one of just three to earn this honor.  Many congratulations! … [Read more...]

Dr. McAllister Wins Prestigious Fellowship

Congratulations to Professor Marie McAllister! She has been selected as one of the four new UMW Waple Professors for her project “Literature and Medicine.” She will hold this professorship for the academic years 2016-17 and 2017-18. … [Read more...]

Professor Rafferty Earns Writing Honor

An essay by Colin Rafferty has been named a Notable Essay in the 2013 edition of Best American Essays, edited this year by Cheryl Strayed. Rafferty’s essay, “Notes Towards Building the Monument,” was originally published in the Spring 2012 issue of Witness. This is the third time in four years that Rafferty has been among the writers of Notable Essays in the Best American Essays series.  Congratulations! … [Read more...]