Craig Rood, associate professor in the Department of English, was quoted in a recent ABC News article, “Guys and guns: Why men are behind the vast majority of America’s gun violence.” Rood is an accomplished researcher who has published several peer-reviewed articles on gun violence. He is also the author of the book, “After Gun … Continue reading Craig Rood quoted in ABC News article
Department of English faculty help company boost awareness of career opportunities.
Emma Murray, a lecturer in the Department of English, has been awarded a 2021-2022 Iowa Arts Fellowship through the Iowa Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Artist Fellowship Program provides support to artists, filmmakers, musicians and creative writers who demonstrate exceptional creativity and the capacity to contribute to the innovation and … Continue reading Emma Murray awarded a 2021-2022 Iowa Arts Fellowship
Manisha Sharma was recently a featured speaker for the Assocation of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP). Sharma shared her writing and mentorship experiences in a speech that is available on the AWP YouTube channel. The AWP provides support, advocacy, resources and community to nearly 50,000 writers, 550 college and university creative writing programs, and 150 … Continue reading Manisha Sharma serves as featured speaker for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs
Cook, professor of English and co-coordinator of Iowa State’s MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment, is the author of three recently published works of fiction, essays and poetry.
Tina Coffelt, associate professor in the Department of English, earned a grant from the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN). Coffelt recently traveled to Uzbekistan to conduct grant work related to professional development for faculty on the topics of research design, academic writing and publishing. In Uzbekistan, Coffelt met grant participants and discussed ongoing future … Continue reading Tina Coffelt earns grant from Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN); travels to Uzbekistan
Matthew Sivils, professor in the Department of English, has published “The African American Ecogothic of E. Levi Brown’s ‘At the Hermitage.’” The article was published in Studies in American Fiction (SAF), 47.2 (2020): 143-161. SAF publishes reviews and articles on a wide temporal range in American fiction. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, SAF is … Continue reading Matthew Sivils publishes article in Studies in American Fiction
Samuel Upah (’21 English education) will teach English to students in Spain and direct a play in which students will enhance their English language skills.