Frankie Ward, a junior majoring in English (secondary education) was awarded a Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Ward, a Chicago native, wants to explore educational inequity and the effects it has on the development of teens of color as they navigate...

Susan Koshy, a professor of English and Asian American studies, relies upon a unique perspective...

English professor Jamie L. Jones was among 15 professors honored by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences with a named scholar or professorship position. These positions recognize contributions to research and education...

Dusty Bacon, an English graduate student with a concentration in writing studies, has earned a Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Public Engagement. Bacon was one of six faculty and staff members, students, or community...

English professor José B. Capino spent the summer of 2017 researching in European archives and interviewing people for his book on the late Lino Brocka, an influential Filipino filmmaker. He did not expect that his work would get two of Brocka’s most accomplished films—“Jaguar”...

 The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has honored English professors Ángel García, Irvin Hunt, and Justine Murison with named scholar positions in recognition of their contributions to research and education at the University of Illinois....

  English student Victoria Martinez has been named a Humanities in Action scholar by We CU and the Humanities Research Institute, who recently announced the 2024–2025 cohort. The...