Congratulations to Emily Humberson and Josh Roberts, who were chosen as recipients of the 2013 Poetry Society of Virginia's UMW Poetry Prize from the Academy of American Poets! And congratulations as well to Lizzie Greene, who was named as the runner-up. All winners were chosen by poet Catherine McDonald. … [Read more...]
For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow
April 9, 2013 by
Congratulations to Dr. Ben LaBreche, who has recently won two prestigious fellowships: a Clark Short-Term Fellowship for research at the UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library in the summer of 2013, and a Solmsen Fellowship for 2013-2014, which will support a year of research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Institute for Research in the Humanities. … [Read more...]
Poetry Prize Applications
March 11, 2013 by
Please consider applying for the Academy of American Poets Student Poetry Prize. Each applicant may submit three poems to Professor Claudia Emerson by Friday, March 22, for consideration. See posted flyers for details. … [Read more...]
Professor LaBreche Wins Fellowship
February 22, 2013 by
Congratulations to Dr. Ben LaBreche! He has been awarded a prestigious Solmsen Fellowship at the Institute for Research in the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2013-2014 academic year.. … [Read more...]
Faculty Research Awards
February 11, 2013 by
Congratulations to Professors Paul Fallon and Mike McCarthy! Each has received a Faculty Research Grant from the UMW College of Arts and Sciences to pursue his studies this year. … [Read more...]
Creative Writing Scholarship results
February 3, 2013 by
Congratulations to Haley Campbell! She is the 2013 winner of the Barbara Thomas Phillips Creative Writing Scholarship. Finalists are Lelia Barnes, Steve DeMetro, and Sarah Kelly. Please come see these writers reading from their work on February 7 at 5:00 in The Mansion. … [Read more...]
New Publications and Honors in Creative Writing
December 5, 2012 by
Professors Warren Rochelle, Colin Rafferty, and Elizabeth Wade all have new recognition of their work. Dr. Rochelle's story “The Boy on McGee Street” was recently published in Queer Fish, Volume 2. Professor Rafferty's essay “Reflections from Virginia: Signifying a Hospital” appeared in Used Furniture Review as part of their post-election coverage, and his essay “Albums of Our Lives: Bruce Springsteen's ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’” appeared in The Rumpus. Professor Wade's poem “Selling the Saddle,” which was originally published in Cave Wall, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Congratulations to all! … [Read more...]
Allison Seay Wins Fellowship
November 28, 2012 by
Allison Seay, UMW alumna and instructor, was just named as a recipient of a fellowship in Creative Writing: Poetry from the National Endowment for the Arts. Congratulations on this prestigious award! … [Read more...]
ELC Faculty Receive Sabbatical and Jepson Awards
November 19, 2012 by
Five ELC faculty members recently were awarded time to pursue larger professional research projects in the 2013-2014 academic year. Professors Terry Kennedy, Paul Fallon, Maya Mathur, and Mara Scanlon are the recipients of sabbatical leaves. Additionally, Professor Zach Whalen received a UMW Jepson Fellowship. Congratulations to all! … [Read more...]
A Woman of Distinction
September 28, 2012 by
Professor Emerson was named one of seven “Women of Distinction” of 2012 by the Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, an award based on one's ability to serve as examples of courage, confidence and character. Professor Emerson’s award focused on her accomplishments in culture and communication. Move over, Pulitzer. Congratulations, Professor Emerson! … [Read more...]