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Alumna Dr. Tripthi Pillai brings pedagogy to the forefront of the classroom (9/1/2023)
Tripthi Pillai obtained her doctorate degree in English from Loyola in 2010 and dove headfirst into a professorship role. Recently promoted from Associate Professor to Professor at Coastal Carolina University and a year into an appointment as Assistant Dean of its College of Humanities and Fine Arts, Dr. Pillai has transformed Coastal’s English department’s pedagogical landscape and developed new courses and teaching practices for the curriculum.
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Dr. Aqdas Aftab introduces students to decolonization and queer theory (3/16/2023)
Dr. Aqdas Aftab started teaching at Loyola in 2021 after getting their PhD from University of Maryland. Since then, they have brought a new literary perspective focused on anti-racism, decolonization, and queer and transgender theory to our evolving English Department.
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Loyola alumna Dr. Wallace featured on John Hopkins University Press (1/18/2023)
Dr. Cynthia Wallace, Loyola alumna from 2012, was recently featured on the John Hopkins University Press blog to talk about her role as editor of the special Autumn 2022 Adrienne Rich issue of the journal Arizona Quarterly.
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Loyola's new professor of Indigenous Studies, Dr. Madeleine Reddon (12/5/2022)
Coming all the way from Vancouver, Dr. Madeleine Reddon is the English Department’s new professor of Indigenous literature. She took the post at Loyola because she feels like the university is well poised in the intellectual hub that is the city of Chicago and is a great place to be dialoguing with other universities around the city.
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Meet Loyola's new writing professor, Nami Mun (11/9/2022)
Newly appointed assistant professor Nami Mun joins our creative writing faculty from Northwestern University. What inspired her to make the move from Evanston to Rogers Park was the passion she saw in Loyola’s students during her campus interview, as well as the evident collegiality of the English Department faculty.
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VIDEO: "Typographic Transcriptions: Representing Jorge Luis Borges’s Manuscripts"
A recording of the 2021 Svaglic Chair Fall Lecture, delivered by Daniel Balderston and Celeste Martin, is now available on Panopto with LUC credentials.VIEW -
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Marta Werner discusses new book in interview with poet Peter Gizzi
Dr. Werner was invited by the Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Amherst College to discuss her latest book, Writing In Time: Emily Dickinson's Master Hours (2021).WATCH VIDEO -
PhD candidate celebrated for turning trash into treasure
Lydia Craig has been awarded Best Paper in the Humanities at the 14th Annual GSAC Graduate Student Research Symposium for “Library Lane: Digitally Discovering A Lost American Impressionist Painting.” The paper and presentation document her investigation into the origins of a painting found on the curb using textual studies methods and digital resources. READ -
EGSA Virtual Research Symposium
On Wednesday, March 24, the English Graduate Student Association (EGSA) will host their annual Research Symposium. Please join the department virtually at 3:45 pm to support Abby Palmisano and Joe Hansen as they present their research and field questions from the audience.DETAILS -
Loyola to co-sponsor Modernist Studies Association’s Annual Conference
MSA 2021 in Chicago, to be held November 4–7, aims to commemorate the Great Migration, which brought hundreds of thousands of African Americans to the city to escape racist violence in the Jim Crow South. Participants are invited to understand migration as a capacious term, enabling new conversations about the Great Migration, migration from abroad, the current global migration crisis, and the impact of these demographic movements on modernist innovation in literature, drama, music, art, architecture, and design in the twentieth- and twentieth-first centuries.DETAILS -
45th Annual Edward L. Surtz S.J. Lecture in the Humanities: What is at Stake in the Study of Race in the Early Modern Period?
This talk explores in what ways we can advance the conversation about race in the early modern period at this moment both in the United States and the world at large. It will argue that the range of ideologies and practices about racial difference in the early modern world alert us against oversimplifying our understanding of racial ideologies and their complicated global histories. REGISTER NOW -
Long Le-Khac in The Economist on "hard words" and the possibilities of digital humanities
Dr. Le-Khac was interviewed in The Economist about his recent research on pervasive shifts from abstract to concrete language in 19th-century British novels. The piece contextualizes this research, an analysis of thousands of novels from this time period, as part of the rapid growth and significance of digital humanities as a field. -
Announcing "Journal of a Plague Year"
All members of the English Department community are invited to share their experience of the present moment in this new blog series. -
Congratulations to the winner of the 2020 Stanley Clayes Memorial Essay Competition!
A presentation of the winning essay and reception will be held on Wednesday, November 11 at 4 p.m. -
Surviving the Black Death: The Digital Reconstruction of a Medieval Merchant’s Diary
How did the Black Death impact people’s daily lives? From 1340-1380, Pepo Albizi kept a ledger and memorial book, recording business affairs, accounts of events, personal and family matters, including details of his three weddings, a list of his legitimate and illegitimate children, and a register of family members who died in the black death of 1348. The diary provides an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a medieval merchant during the time of a pandemic and tells us a story of survival and of overcoming a tragic personal and public event. This talk, by Isabella Magni, will present the initial stages of building a digital edition of the Albizi Memorial book. Click to register and receive the Zoom event link. Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 2pm - 3pm CST. -
As Dickens wrote, "Don't believe everything you see on the internet": English PhD student fact-checks famous "quotes"
Lydia Craig's interest in Facebook memes made from spurious Dickens quotes inspired her article, "What Charles Dickens Never Said: Verifying Internet 'Quotes' and Accessing the Works with Online Resources," published in the latest Dickens Quarterly.READ MORE -
What Computers Can't Read: Computational Graphology and Literary Manuscripts
Dr. Seth Perlow will be speaking on computerized methods for literary handwriting analysis Wednesday, September 23rd, in a talk co-sponsored by the Svaglic Chair in Textual Studies and the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities, to be delivered via Zoom.REGISTER -
Congratulations to our 2020 PhDs on their faculty appointments!
Drs. Casey Jergenson, Mary Lutze, Erica Chu, and Justin Hastings (not pictured) have accepted positions at universities across the country.MORE -
Amanda Krcic accepted to the Johns Hopkins National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium
A rising sophomore in the English Department, Krcic has been recognized for her short film, "Unnoticeable: A Letter To My Younger Self." LEARN MORE -
Coronavirus information and University updates
Information for the entire Loyola community is continually being updated. Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.LEARN MORE -
POSTPONED: The Svaglic Chair Spring 2020 Lecture: Experiments with Jorge Luis Borges
This event has been rescheduled for Fall 2020. LEARN MORE -
Phoebe Stein (PhD 1998) named president of the Federation of State Humanities Councils
Dr. Stein has served as an advocate for the humanities for over 20 years.MORE -
44th Annual Edward L. Surtz, S.J. Lecture in the Humanities, "The Challenge of Translating the Bible"
Professor Robert Alter will be lecturing on his translation of the Hebrew bible on February 26th. -
The 29th McElroy Shakespeare Celebration: "Figures of Disability in Shakespearean Drama"
Join us Thursday, February 13th, for a talk by Dr. Genevieve Love with accompanying performances.DETAILS -
Join us for the launch of the Lili Elbe Digital Archive!
Students, faculty, and members of the public are invited to a screening of "The Danish Girl" on February 6th and a Launch Symposium on February 7th.DETAILS -
Tom Purcell (BA '85) on his path from the Loyola English Department to late night comedy
The "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" executive producer spoke with Loyola Magazine on how his English education informs his comedy (and vice versa!).READ MORE -
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Happy Holidays from the English Department's madrigals group!
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Martin J. Svaglic Fall Lecture, “Textual Studies & the Nonhuman Turn"
Join us Thursday, November 21st at 4:30 PM on the Information Commons 4th floor. DETAILS -
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Stanley Clayes Memorial Essay Competition!
A reception will be held this Wednesday, November 6, at 3:30 p.m. in McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall. -
Thomas Dow, PhD 2006, receives 2019 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Recognition from the American Association of Community Colleges
Dr. Dow has been repeatedly recognized for his work at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois.READ MORE -
Brett Beasley, PhD 2018, published in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books
Congratulations to Dr. Beasley on the recent publication of several articles! READ -
Welcome to Anna Rubenstein, our new administrative assistant!
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Grace Pregent, PhD Candidate, has accepted the position of Associate Director of MSU's Writing Center
Grace Pregent, PhD Candidate, has accepted the position of Associate Director of Michigan State University's Writing Center in East Lansing, Michigan, starting Fall 2019. Congratulations! -
LUC’s Department of English is delighted to welcome three new professors to the faculty this fall.
Read more about Dr. Marta L. Werner, Dr. Long Le-Khac, and Dr. Jayme StayerREAD MORE -
Mark Owen, PhD 2016, has accepted a full-time position
Mark Owen, PhD 2016, has accepted a full-time position as Instructor of English at Macomb Community College in Warren, (southeast) Michigan. Congratulations to Dr. Owen! -
Naomi Gades, PhD 2019, has accepted a position as lecturer in English composition
Naomi Gades, PhD 2019, has accepted a position as lecturer in English composition at Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, starting Fall 2019. Congratulations to Dr. Gades! -
Anna Ullmann, PhD 2018, has accepted a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English
Anna Ullmann, PhD 2018, has accepted a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, beginning in Fall 2019. Congratulations, Anna! VIEW -
English Major Publishes Nonfiction Essay
Senior English major Sophie Kruger has published a creative nonfiction essay in "Bright Wall/Dark Room," a national online literary magazine. The essay, which considers a personal relationship through analysis of the 1973 movie "The Way We Were," is an example of the hybrid form students learn in ENG 392, Advanced Creative Nonfiction. -
From Work to Tech: Digital Archives and Queer Narratives
Congratulations to Dr. Pamela Caughie on the publication of her co-authored article. Click the link to read it! -
Congratulations to Naomi Gades on winning the Fathman Young Scholar Prize!
Naomi, an English PhD student at Loyola, won the prize at the T.S. Eliot Society Annual Meeting in Atlanta. -
Congratulations to Jake Hinkson for winning the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere for his mystery novel, No Tomorrow!
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The 43rd annual Edward Surtz, S.J. Lecture in the Humanities
The 43rd annual Edward Surtz Lecture in the Humanities will be delivered by Robin Fleming (Boston College), who will speak on migration, cultural identity, and the lives of women and non-elites in a formative period of British history. -
New Article from the Man Into Woman Project Team
Congratulations to Prof. Pamela Caughie, Emily Datskou, and Rebecca Parker for the publication of “Storm Clouds on the Horizon: Feminist Ontologies and the Problem of Gender.” -
Congratulations to our newest PhDs!
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Kucsera, Dr. Anna Ullmann, Dr. Brandiann Molby, and Dr. Brett Beasley (not pictured). -
Transformative Digital Humanities Conference: Feminist Interventions in Structure, Representation, and Practice
The English Department invites you to join us on March 23, 9:00am - 5:30pm on the Information Commons 4th Floor. -
The 42nd annual Edward Surtz Lecture in the Humanities
“Translating the Odyssey: How and Why” Emily Wilson, Professor of Classical Studies, University of Pennsylvania Piper Hall. Tuesday, April 10th 2018, 4pm - 5:30pm. Reception to follow. LEARN MORE -
Textual Communities and the Canterbury Tales
Join Peter Robinson from the University of Saskatchewan as he introduces the new Textual Communities system for collaborative editing on Monday, February 19 at 6 pm. -
Join us for "Richard Wright's 'Shame of Chicago,'" a talk by Liesl Olson
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Congratulations to Instructor Nadine Kenney-Johnstone on winning the Chicago Writers' Association Book of the Year Award!
Nadine Kenney-Johnstone's book, Of This Much I'm Sure, was published last April and won in the category of Indie Nonfiction. -
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Stanley Clayes Memorial Essay Competition!
Mary Lutze (pictured) won 1st place for her essay "Advancing Accessibility: The 'Radical Deaf Theatre' of Aaron Sawyer's The Vineyard." -
The Complete Prose of T.S. Eliot: The Critical Edition Volume 6
Edited by Loyola Professor David Chinitz, The War Years: 1940–1946 reveals Eliot’s response to the extraordinary pressures of total war. Click the link to view the precis. -
Congratulations to Aaron Baker!
Aaron Baker, Assistant Professor of English, is the winner of the 2017 Barry Spacks Poetry Prize. -
New Book by Professor Ian Cornelius
Ian Cornelius, Edward Surtz, S.J., Associate Professor of Medieval Literature and Culture, has published a new book, Reconstructing Alliterative Verse: The Pursuit of a Medieval Meter. Click the story for more details. -
Wall Street Journal report: employers seek humanities majors.
"Employment and starting salaries rise sharply for humanities grads." For the full text of the article by Nikki Waller, click the link! -
Modernism and its Texts
Join us for this conference on September 28th and 29th on the Information Commons 4th Floor. Click the link for detailed information! -
Edwin T. and Vivijeane F. Sujack Teaching Award
Congratulations to Dr. Badia Ahad, who was named a Master Teacher by the 2017 Sujack Awards committee. -
Seeing Outside the Disability Box
Howard Axelrod, a member of our creative writing faculty, recently published this piece in the New York Times.
