“Writing” much more than words on paper
Digitized technologies have changed the processes, spaces, and products of writing in school, in the workplace, and in society, and the Digital Writing Collaborative is working to integrate those changes.
Students branch out, dig in to research
With four disciplines and new courses offered each semester, the English Department seems to have every topic covered. Even so, students are going beyond the available classes to pursue their own unique research interests through the Undergraduate Summer Scholars program and Independent Study.
English faculty, students recognized for dramatic work
The interactive lobby display for “Down in Mississippi” has been recognized by a national college-level theatre arts program. English students and faculty were among those involved in making 1964 Mississippi come alive.
English professor REACHes out to community
For many high school students, the question of “what comes next?” is overwhelming. Deciding whether to attend college and what field to enter drastically affects career possibilities, and for at-risk students, the options may seem limited from the start.
New Western program opens major possibilities
Choosing a major can feel so confining—which is probably why so many Miami University students major in more than one subject. But the redesigned Western program takes it a step further.
Giving back
The Department of English is grateful to those alumni and friends
who generously support our academic mission.
Gifts large and small are crucial to the Department’s ability to promote the intellectual life of students and faculty.


