CCU English

Welcome, Dr. Tanner!

Please join us in welcoming new faculty members to the Edwards College. 👋 We have individuals coming from around the country, and the world, for the Fall 2026 semester. We look forward to what each highly accomplished scholar and creative will bring to our campus, studios, and classrooms.
This week we spotlight the CCU Department of English. Say hello to Sarah Tanner, a new assistant professor of American literature.

Congratulations to our wonderful English seniors graduating this semester! 🎓🩵 We are so proud of all your hard work, creativity, and accomplishments throughout your time at CCU!! Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

A little recap from our DCD & English Senior Symposium 💙💚We are so proud of everyone and all of the amazing work showcased from your time at CCU!!

Join the DCD and English senior students at the Senior Symposium showcasing the portfolios they’ve created during their time at CCU! 💜 Come see all of the hard work, creativity, and projects!! You won’t want to miss it!

And just like that, the semester is over 📚✨ Good luck on finals!

Registration for Fall 2026 is OPEN NOW! Take a look at next semester’s 400 level classes!! ✏️📓

📚Fall 2026 English Courses are here! Check out the 300 Level classes! Registration is OPEN NOW!

Join the Department of English for a special event in the Words to Say It Visiting Writers Series this Thursday featuring author Dan Leach!

Leach will read from his debut novel Junah at the End of the World, described as “awfully damn funny.” His work has appeared in The Massachusetts Review, The Southern Review, and The Sun, and his novel won the South Carolina Novel Prize.

📍 Johnson Auditorium (Wall 116)
🗓 This Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free and Open to the public!

A reception and book signing will follow the reading! We hope to see you there!!!!

Join the Department of English for a special event in the Words to Say It Visiting Writers Series this Thursday featuring author Dan Leach!

Leach will read from his debut novel Junah at the End of the World, described as “awfully damn funny.” His work has appeared in The Massachusetts Review, The Southern Review, and The Sun, and his novel won the South Carolina Novel Prize.

📍 Johnson Auditorium (Wall 116)
🗓 This Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free and Open to the public!

A reception and book signing will follow the reading! We hope to see you there!!!!

The Imagine Your Future Series presents ✨ Conversations about Careers in Publishing

TOMORROW Join us for a casual conversation about careers in publishing with writer and literary agent Amelia Brown, alongside faculty Dr. Erin Slaughter and Amber Wheeler Bacon.
📚 Hear from professionals with real experience in the industry, from international rights to literary journals and publishing organizations. Come ask questions, learn more, and explore your future in publishing!

📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Hospitality Suite, HTCC 207
🍪 Snacks provided

📩 For more info, contact Dr. Victoria Shropshire at [email protected]