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.
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Oct. 31, 2023
VCU author SJ Sindu explores isolation and artistry in short story collection ‘The Goth House Experiment’
Creative writing professor, who spent more than a decade on the project, offers insight into the process and the intersection of real life and fiction.
Oct. 6, 2023
Career readiness for students is the goal for VCU’s new College-to-Career Blueprint
The program, launched this year in collaboration with nine departments in the College of Humanities and Sciences, will make career conversations, experiential learning and internships a more seamless part of students’ experience.
Sept. 27, 2023
In ‘Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief,’ VCU author Jessica Hendry Nelson tackles loss and growth
English professor’s memoir is a series of linked essays that came together over a decade.