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UR professors received awards for works ranging from a historical fictional account of Richmond’s tragic theater fire to a new translation of Hermann Hesse’s Steppenwolf.
Brooke Jarvis ’07 was featured in the New York Times.
Matt Mattox ’02 was featured in Richmond Times Dispatch for Martin Agency.
Lucy Nalen, ’19, had her literary magazine "And So Yeah" profiled in The Collegian.
The University of Richmond’s Writers Series exposes Richmond students, the greater university community, and city residents to some of today’s most celebrated writers. Readings are free and open to the public, though seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each reading will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing.
The Writers Series is sponsored by the Department of English and the School of Arts & Sciences.
Brian Henry, professor of English and creative writing, published Kiss of the Eyes of Peace, Selected Poems 1964-2014, a comprehensive English-language retrospective of Tomaž Šalamun’s storied career, including poems from all 52 ofŠalamun’s books.
View BioBrian Henry, professor of English and creative writing, published translations of poems by Tomaž Šalamun in The Nation, A Public Space, and Bennington Review, among other journals.
View BioNathan Snaza, assistant professor of English, published Tendings: Feminist Esoterisms and the Abolition of Man by Duke University Press.
View BioNathan Snaza, assistant professor of English, published Tendings: Feminist Esoterisms and the Abolition of Man by Duke University Press.
View BioWriters Series: Robert Olen Butler
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UR Summer Fellowships: Masnoon Majeed and Dr. David Stevens
University of Richmond students discuss summer research opportunities that give them a chance to explore their passions through hands-on projects, all while making a difference in the wider world
UR Summer Fellowships: Katie Skipper and Libby Gruner
University of Richmond students discuss summer research opportunities that give them a chance to explore their passions through hands-on projects, all while making a difference in the wider world.
Mailing address:
English Department, Humanities Building 318
106 UR Drive
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8287
Fax: (804) 289-8313
Department Chair: Dr. David Stevens
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Emily Tarchokov