NEWS
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Recent News
“Shakespeare in Italy” study abroad program returns in 2024
Since 2007, the Department of English has sponsored the “Shakespeare in Italy” study abroad program. Dr. Paul J. Voss designs and directs the three-week course (offered to...read more ❯
But My Soul Is In Afghanistan
Six Afghan refugees studying at the Asian University for Women caught one of the final flights out of Kabul after it fell to Taliban fighters. Now they’re restarting their college careers — and their lives — at Georgia State.read more ❯
Spring Retirement Celebration
In April 2022, the English Department celebrated the careers of four recently retired colleagues: business manager Marta Hess and professors Dr. Pearl McHaney, Dr. Reiner...read more ❯
Ashley Holmes: Provost’s Faculty Research Fellowship & Humanities Research Center Faculty Fellow
Ashley Holmes will participate in the first ever Humanities Research Center Maymester Virtual Writers’ Retreat. The HRC fellows will spend the four weeks of Maymester working...read more ❯
Elizabeth West Named Amos Distinguished Chair in English Letters
The endowed chair was established to support leadership in teaching, academic research, and service in the discipline of English.read more ❯
Gina Caison Named Kenneth England Professor of Southern American Literature
The endowed professorship was established to support teaching, academic research and service in the field of Southern American literature.read more ❯
Documenting Good
Through the lens of two documentary films, director Hal Jacobs (M.S. ’91) shows Georgia State as a catalyst for creativity and social justice innovation. read more ❯
In the Classroom: Students Learn about the Publishing Industry
Megan Sexton gives English students the opportunity to engage with the modern publishing industry and the city at its heart. read more ❯
Flower Power
In a new book, English professor Randy Malamud explores the history and cultural significance of fresh-cut flowers.read more ❯
In The Classroom: How Contemporary Culture Takes Inspiration From Classical Mythology
English Professor Stephen Dobranski helps students understand the influence of classical mythology on pop culture including graphic novels and movies.read more ❯
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