Why study English?
In a world resounding to the continuous drumbeat of “STEM, STEM, STEM,” to study English is to strike out on one's own.
We are a community of students and faculty dedicated to the skillful reading and writing of texts in a variety of genres, both creative and expository. Classes are small and our faculty members pride themselves on the excellence of their classroom instruction and the lasting relationships they make with their students. High-quality instruction, internship opportunities, and the opportunity to tailor the major to your intellectual and professional interests are only part of the story though.
News
March 15, 2024
In new book, Daryl Cumber Dance chronicles her ties to revered author and VCU colleague Paule Marshall
Photo memoir by retired English professor documents a friendship and legacy that the ‘truth warriors’ nurtured for decades.
Feb. 29, 2024
VCU alum Jeffrey Blount shares the inspiration for his new novel – and a life lesson that still resonates
Author and 1981 graduate highlights panel discussion about creativity, redemption and the power of connection.
Feb. 23, 2024
Cristina Stanciu, director of VCU’s Humanities Research Center, elected to advisory board of global consortium
She will provide intellectual leadership and nurture collaboration tied to prominent issues of public concern.