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Prof. Cryer Turns the Key(note)

On August 29th, Prof. Dan Cryer delivered the keynote address at an event called “Teaching With and Against AI” at Towson University in Baltimore, MD (his alma mater).

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Kunkel Continues Versifying

Over the summer, Marianne Kunkel had five poems appear in Another Chicago Magazine (https://anotherchicagomagazine.net/2025/08/22/five-poems-by-marianne-kunkel/) and one poem, titled “Married People Can’t Write Poetry,” appear in Tupelo Quarterly (https://www.tupeloquarterly.com/poetry/married-people-cant-write-poetry-by-marianne-kunkel/).

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Prof. Austin completes Doctorate

Prof. Kate Austin from English for Academic Purposes drew a deep breath of relief upon completing an EdD in Higher Education Administration from KU. Her dissertation title is Academic ESL Programs in Midwest Community Colleges: Learners, Placement Methods, and Curricular … Continue reading

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Prof. Jaskowski Makes Us Afraid of the Water Again

Prof. Mark Jaskowski had a book published in June. It’s a horror novella called Beneath the Swimming Pools, the Teeth! published by Weirdpunk Books.Check it out, but be warned: it might make you afraid to go swimming. Beneath the Swimming … Continue reading

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Cavalier Craze event (mostly) dodges the rain

On Wednesday, May 7, English faculty represented the department at the annual Cavalier Craze event. No, we didn’t have street tacos to share or a mechanical bull to ride, but students did appreciate the Scrabble game, crossword puzzle, and diverse … Continue reading

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