Mar 4th, 2021

English professor Dr. Ted Hovet and English majors lead Global Learning Forum to discuss the importance of learning through literature and studying abroad.

Mar 1st, 2021

The WKU English Department hosted the semester's first event in the Visting Writers series! Christine Ristaino read excerpts from her memoir "All the Silent Spaces" for students and faculty to discuss.

Feb 23rd, 2021

Critically acclaimed filmmaker Shalini Kantayya joins WKU students for post-screening discussion of "Coded Bias." The documentary explores the uses and shortcomings of facial recognition and algorithmic technology.

Feb 16th, 2021

WKU English faculty seeks feedback from WKU English Student Advisory Team (ESAT). English faculty value ESAT's contributions now more than ever during these unprecedented times.

Feb 16th, 2021

On Saturday, February 13, the WKU English Department hosted an awards ceremony for the fourth annual High School Writing Contests via Zoom. The winners received a cash prize and will receive a scholarship if they major or minor in English at WKU.

Feb 11th, 2021

WKU’s fine art magazine Zephyrus is currently accepting submissions for the 2021 edition until Friday, February 19. Continue reading for submission guidelines and cover sheet.

Feb 11th, 2021

Assistant English professor Dr. Cheryl Hopson was recently a guest on the podcast “The Human Condition”. Dr. Hopson discussed her role in feminism as a queer black woman, and even read some of her own poetry.

Feb 9th, 2021

Lily Golden, a senior majoring in English for secondary teachers with a minor in teaching English as a second language, recently spoke with WKU Herald reporter Ellie Tolbert about her experience switching from face-to-face teaching to online teaching.

Feb 5th, 2021

On Wednesday, February 3, the WKU Department of English hosted a Welcome Back Fire Bowl for students and faculty. The event was a socially-distanced opportunity to reconnect with people in-person while roasting marshmallows and staying warm.

Jan 19th, 2021