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The National Research Council ranks our English PhD program among the best in the country.
Research
Our faculty and students participate in numerous individual and collaborative research projects.
Plutzik Reading Series
Lineup announced for 61st Plutzik Reading Series
The 2023-24 Plutzik Reading Series schedule includes Dawn Lundy Martin (Oct. 6, 2023), Ed Park (Dec. 4, 2023), Valzhyna Mort (Mar. 26, 2024) and Stephanie Powell Watts (Apr. 17, 2024). All readings are free and open to the public.
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Faculty in the News
Professor discusses changing poetic ambitions
Jennifer Grotz, a professor of English, talks about her new poetry collection, Still Falling, on the First Draft podcast.
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Faculty in the News
English Professor appears on 'Ted Radio Hour'
Gregory Heyworth discussed his work with the Lazarus Project, which uses multispectral imaging to recover hidden text from manuscripts, maps and more on a recent episode of the Ted Radio Hour on NPR.
Listen HereUR AT FRINGE FESTIVAL
The 12th annual Rochester Fringe Festival kicked off this week and runs through Sept. 23. U of R students, faculty, staff, and alumni are featured in numerous performances this year. Of note, the Program of Dance and Movement presents the US debut of Leïla Ka Sept. 14-15 —the first time in history that the University has presented the US debut performance of an international dance artist.
UPCOMING EVENT
The Department of English is thrilled to welcome back five of our distinguished alumni for a panel discussion about their education, their work and their careers after graduation. It's Friday, September 29th from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Humanities Center Conference Room D.
A reception will follow.
126internships and research projects
In the last two years, undergraduates have completed 126 English Department honors theses, local and national internships, and independent research projects.
Alumni in the News
Kali Quinn '03
BA in English
Via Rochester Review: "What’s Your Script?"
Through ‘compassionate creativity,’ theater artist Kali Quinn ’03 finds her own script, and helps others find theirs. Artwork: David Cowles for Rochester Review
