UA Dept of English

f dedicated teachers and scholars who have garnered regional and national recognition for their accomplishments in and outside the classroom, including an array of awards ranging from arts and research grants to Pulitzer Prize nominations. Students majoring in English studies at the university have gone on to become successful professionals in their chosen fields, and have taken the department’s reputation into the world outside the campus gates. Our graduates hold careers ranging from positions in successful law practices, to jobs as published authors, technical writers, and journalists. During their time as English majors, students are offered numerous opportunities to become involved beyond their coursework, and engaged with the campus community. The following are only a sample of those offerings:

* working as staff editors for the student-run campus literary journal, Rubbertop Review
* gaining professional editorial, publishing, and marketing experience working with University of Akron Press
* participating in the Upstart Crows student-run creative writing club
* participating in the university’s annual Shakespeare festival
* participating in the department’s annual summer reading series

The English Department is a member of the consortium of universities associated with the Center for Renaissance Studies at the Newberry Library in Chicago. The English Department is also the administrative hub of the only consortial MFA program in the United States, the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts in creative writing (NEOMFA). The NEOMFA offers intensive study in creative writing under the direction of esteemed practicing writers. Students, faculty, and prospective applicants are encouraged to stop by Olin Hall 355 to learn more about the NEOMFA program.