Department of English

Family dynamics can motivate and prevent talking about health

New research published by Katherine Rafferty, Tina Coffelt and undergraduate researchers reveals that open dialogue and information sharing can improve health outcomes for emerging adults.

December 9, 2021

Tina Coffelt publishes book

Tina Coffelt, associate professor in the Department of English, has published a book, “Interpersonal Sexual Communications Across the Lifespan.” For additional information about the book, please visit the publisher’s website…

December 6, 2021

Craig Rood quoted in ABC News article

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…

November 8, 2021

Student apprentices learn workplace communications skills with John Deere partnership

Department of English faculty help company boost awareness of career opportunities.

September 29, 2021

Emma Murray awarded a 2021-2022 Iowa Arts Fellowship

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…

August 25, 2021

Manisha Sharma serves as featured speaker for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs

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…

August 25, 2021

K. L. Cook named LAS Dean’s Faculty Fellow in the Arts

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.

July 20, 2021

Tina Coffelt earns grant from Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN); travels to Uzbekistan

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…

July 12, 2021