Whether it’s escaping into a captivating novel or seeking new knowledge and skills, reading provides access to a wealth of information and the opportunity to expand one’s horizons. As you relax during the summer months, enjoy these books written by six A&S faculty from several departments.
Tag: Department of English
Enhancing Career Opportunities Through the Digital, Public and Professional Writing Minor
Desktop News | May 2024 Students are using the English Department’s new minor in Digital, Public, and Professional Writing as a complement to their academic coursework in a variety of degree programs across campus. We have students from pre-health and pre-law, as well as the humanities, taking courses such as Science Writing EN 381, Business Writing EN 382, Writing Across Media EN 313, Technical Writing EN 319, Legal Writing EN 383 and our new Grant Writing course EN 384. Courses […]
UA English Professor Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Dr. Heather Cass White, professor of English at The University of Alabama, was recently selected by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation as a Guggenheim Fellow.
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A&S in the News: March 24 – April 6, 2024
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for the solar eclipse, upcoming summer camps, and more.
UA to host Chinese American Author and Distinguished Professor Yunte Huang on April 15 & 16
From the Department of English | On April 15-16, 2024, The University of Alabama will host a lecture, book signing and discussions with Yunte Huang, author and distinguished professor of English at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The professor, who began his graduate studies at the University, will give a presentation and discussion on the topic, “Life as a Scholar” from 1-2 pm on April 15th in the Yellowhammer Room of Gorgas Library. During the presentation, he will map […]
A&S in the News: February 18-24, 2024
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for the Facial Affect Sensitivity Training, research on Shakespeare’s father, and more.
A&S in the News: January 21-27, 2024
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for the History of Enslaved People at UA project, hemp research, and more.
Morgan Holder’s Journey from ASSURE Grant to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Desktop News | January 2024 Morgan Holder, a dual major in dance and English with a minor in the Blount Scholars Program, emerged as a standout recipient of the 2022 ASSURE grant. This financial support became the launchpad for her journey to the esteemed Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she showcased her original piece, “Unstuck With You.” “Unstuck With You” gracefully transcends conventional dance boundaries, delving into the intricate relationship between space and human connection. Holder’s choreographic exploration, inspired by the […]
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A&S in the News: December 3-9, 2023
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for the fourth Republican debate, upcoming holiday concerts, and more.
A&S in the News: November 26 – December 2, 2023
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for the Susan McCollough Fine Arts Initiative, the artist-in-residency program at Moundville, and more.
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