English

Top hits, timeless stories

"Dear Casey," a new podcast produced by an English faculty member and student, tells the stories behind the song dedications on Casey Kasem's American Top 40. Read More

July 21, 2022

Angela B. Pavitt Professorship in English honors research in second language assessment

Gary J. Ockey, professor of English, is recognized for his research in second language assessment. Ockey will use the award to further his current book project. Read More

January 6, 2022

Three faculty members honored with LAS Dean’s Emerging Faculty Leaders Award

Bethany Gray, Charlie Nagle and Alison Phillips are recipients of the 2021 award, which will advance their research. Read More

July 12, 2021

Iowa Poet Laureate Debra Marquart inaugural recipient of Roger S. Hanson faculty support funds

Hanson gift supports creative writing, enhancing the impact of Marquart's endeavors. Read More

January 6, 2021

Taking science into the community

Students enrolled in English 312 Biological Communications are putting classroom knowledge into practice, articulating science for the general public. Read More

December 5, 2019

Six books and counting: Iowa State student gets jump-start on writing career

Ryan Byrnes, an entrepreneurial student in technical communication, has self-published and marketed his way to a sixth novel. Read More

November 20, 2019

Allaire published on The Conversation

October 6, 2019

Debra Marquart – Iowa Poet Laureate and ISU Change Agent

Debra Marquart, ISU Distinguished Professor of English and recently named Iowa Poet Laureate recognized as ISU Change Agent. Read More

June 7, 2019