Binghamton University English Department

Binghamton University English Department On this page we will share news about current events and achievements of graduate and undergraduate students and faculty members.

Prospective graduate and undergraduate students, we hope this page will help you learn more about our department! The Department of English, General Literature and Rhetoric offers students the opportunity to study literature and language in their many manifestations. Although English and American literature and the practice of creative and expository writing are primary, the department conceives o

f neither literature nor writing in a narrow or parochial way. Literature courses deal broadly with genres and themes from the past and present, and teach students how to read and analyze texts; creative writing courses foster, in qualified students, the development of serious creativity; rhetoric courses deal with both the theory and practice of communication, as well as the history of oral and written argument. Our program includes distinguished faculty in literary research, critical theory, rhetoric and creative writing. Our Undergraduate Program is one of the most popular on campus, with concentrations available in global culture, rhetoric and creative writing. Many English majors choose to take courses abroad in our popular London Program. About 20 of our top undergraduates are invited each year to pursue an honors degree. Our Graduate Programs in English have a distinguished history of more than 40 years. The department offers four graduate degrees:

MA in English/American literature
MA in English with a creative writing concentration
Ph.D. in English with a research dissertation
Ph.D. in English with creative dissertation
Our graduates have moved on to join faculties at major American research universities, foreign universities, liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Many of our creative writing graduates have successfully pursued careers as novelists, screenwriters and poets. Students interested in teaching English may wish to explore our Graduate School of Education's MAT program in English Adolescence Education for grades 7-12.

08/28/2026

Get ready for our first visiting author of Fall 2026!

Congratulations to English Creative Phd alum Jason Allen ('17) on the publication of his latest bok, the memoir, Boys Wi...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to English Creative Phd alum Jason Allen ('17) on the publication of his latest bok, the memoir, Boys Without Fathers! Listen here to learn more! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Eq7CiCtLG/

Jason Allen joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about growing up working poor on Eastern Long Island with an alcoholic father, the threat of different types of violence, his father’s quickness to anger, trying to get sober, the difficulty of committing to recovery, his brother’s hard dr...

Congrats to our departmental colleague Bridget Whearty, who will be presenting in November as part of the Inclusive Peda...
08/27/2026

Congrats to our departmental colleague Bridget Whearty, who will be presenting in November as part of the Inclusive Pedagogy series!

Inclusive Pedagogy
11:30 a.m.
- 1 p.m.

Lunch & Tip
sheets
provided at
each session

1
Part I | September 8 | UU-111
Creating a space of equity through inclusive interactions
Establishing an inclusive course design and syllabus
Incorporating universal design approaches in the classroom
Dr. Ada Robinson-Perez

2
Part II | October 6 | UUW-324
Jennifer Smith
Dr. Alesha Bowman
Understanding stereotype threat and becoming aware of unconscious bias
Growth Mindset and self-efficacy
Culturally responsive teaching practices

3
Part III | November 3 | UUW-324
Dr. Bridget Whearty
Teaching and learning in neurodiverse classrooms
Explore neurodiversity, disability models, and ND culture.
Learn strategies for accommodations and inclusive classroom dynamics.

4
Part IV | November 10 | UU-111
Dr. Bridget Whearty
Neurodivergent instructors: working with ourselves
The craft of creating courses, assignments, and assessments that support
ND students and ND faculty.

If you need disability accommodations or dietary restrictions, please contact
Jennifer Smith 3-5 days in advance, [email protected] or 607-777-3661.
If you have questions or accommodation needs, please contact

Pipe Dream General Interest Meetings Wednesday 8/26 and Thursday 8/27 UUB03, 7:00 pm
08/25/2026

Pipe Dream General Interest Meetings Wednesday 8/26 and Thursday 8/27 UUB03, 7:00 pm

The Vanguard is the official creative team and publication for the Black Student Union (on Insta: .1968) at Binghamton U...
08/25/2026

The Vanguard is the official creative team and publication for the Black Student Union (on Insta: .1968) at Binghamton University. All kinds of creativities welcome!

Thank you to BingU News for featuring the work of the English Department! Happy book release day to Liana Silva (PhD '12...
08/25/2026

Thank you to BingU News for featuring the work of the English Department! Happy book release day to Liana Silva (PhD '12), Aaron Trammell C**T M.A. '09) and English Professor Jennifer Stoever! "Power in Listening: New book showcases groundbreaking work in the field of sound studies.

Reader revisits the top essays from Sounding Out! blog, established in 2009 by Associate Professor Jennifer Lynn Stoever and former graduate students"

Reader revisits the top essays from Sounding Out! blog, established in 2009 by Associate Professor Jennifer Lynn Stoever and two of her former graduate students

of local interest
08/25/2026

of local interest

WEST SIDE IS THE FEST SIDE🐸🎻

The official Binghamton Porchfest 2026 poster is here!

One neighborhood, dozens of porches, and a whole lot of music. We’re getting closer to another unforgettable day on the West Side.

Sunday, August 30

Artwork by the talented Peter Stewart

☀️🎠🎶🐕❤️

Happy Day One!
08/18/2026

Happy Day One!

Today is the first day of classes. You've got this, Harpur! 🙌 Here's to a great semester.

Excited to welcome our new faculty, mentioned in this article: Associate Professor Ross Lerner, in rhetoric and Early Mo...
08/18/2026

Excited to welcome our new faculty, mentioned in this article: Associate Professor Ross Lerner, in rhetoric and Early Modern literature, and Assistant Professor D.M. Aderibigbe, an award-winning poet!

Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Binghamton University’s oldest and largest school, begins the academic year with 30 new tenure-track faculty members and a schedule of exciting programs. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wmmMV7

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