Official Page for UT Martin's Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages
The mission of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages is to provide courses that foster effective communication and clear thinking and that stress social awareness, aesthetic appreciation, and intellectual growth. The department lays the basis for self-expression, self-knowledge, written and oral communication, and creative adaptation to the changing realities of life. Students and faculty further this development through a variety of service and scholarly activities.
08/12/2026
He's a pinball wizard . . .
Michael Adams (English Lecturer, UTM Somerville Center) has published an article on his pinball obsession in the Memphis Flyer. Check it out here:
Silver Ball Chaos - Memphis Flyer In the game, each ball is an opportunity.
07/24/2026
Recent English graduate Kennedy Williams (BA '26) is already off changing the world in Paducah, KY! In addition to working as a Reporter for the Paducah Sun, she is starting a poetry workshop at the Yeiser Art Center. If you find yourself in the Paducah area on Saturdays in August, then consider stopping by and supporting our UTM alum with this endeavor. According to Kennedy, "the idea is to teach people how they can use poetry as a wellness tool. We're hoping to eventually extend this to domestic violence survivors in the area and people who struggle with PTSD, but the first few workshops will be open to anyone interested in poetry. It starts on August 1 and will be every Saturday in August thereafter."
07/06/2026
Undecided? Looking for a versatile major for today's rapidly changing job market? We've got you covered . . .
Forbes: English Is a "Versatile Major" | Department of English On June 25th, Forbes published: "The College Majors Most Likely To Get You Hired In Your Field And Outside Of It," which sites English as one of the most versatile majors, allowing grads to find opportunities in a variety of fields. From the article:
04/21/2026
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
The Switch will be revealing their newest edition on Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30pm. Join us in the Holt Humanities Auditorium to celebrate our incredible student artists, writers, and editors!
04/15/2026
📢Happening Tomorrow📢
Join us from 5:30-7:30pm at the Martin Public Library for Oh, the Humanities!
The event, featuring student artwork and poetry readings, is free and open to the public. See you there!
04/01/2026
Don't be a fool! Help us continue to support our incredible students by donating to the Captain's Challenge today!
http://challenge.utm.edu/hfa
