English / Philosophy Department at Auburn University at Montgomery

09/30/2026

English major Abby Abbott has published her poem "becoming myself is like a lizard" in the online journal Longleaf. Congratulations, Abby!

New writing and art by Alabama students, grades 9 through college. Free to read.

09/28/2026

On September 17, Dr. Seth Reno appeared on “It’s All History to Me” on WEGL 91.1 FM, Auburn University’s radio station. On the show, Auburn’s History Club interviews a scholar each week who is working on a project related to their annual theme. This year’s theme is “The Historical Record: Preserving the Voices of the Past.” Much of the interview focused on Dr. Reno's book project, Alabama Banjo: A New History of America’s Instrument, and the archival research and oral history work he's been doing. He also played a few Alabama banjo tunes. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JFce1QNj3h4fNBduHgD5Q

It's All History To Me · Episode

09/21/2026

In addition to being faculty adviser for our English Club and a distinguished research professor, Dr. Joyce Kelley is also a cellist with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, which featured internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma at their concert yesterday. Dr. Kelley (center) says it was thrilling to perform with him and praised him as kind and gracious.

09/10/2026

Recent AUM English graduate Jada Johnson has published her poem "Mountains with Fingerprint Stains" with The Words Faire.

Jada Johnson is a recent graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery where she won the 2025 Outstanding Capstone Project for her poetry chapbook. She plans to publish this chapbook, cementing her unique abilities within their literary world. Her favorite hobbies include baking Trader Joe’s bluebe

07/07/2026

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06/18/2026

On June 5, Dr. Seth Reno delivered a keynote address titled "Alabama Banjo: A New History of America's Instrument" for Jefferson State Community College's annual UWRITE Conference. His talk drew from his current book project, exploring the history of Alabama banjo players, songs, and related topics from the early 19th century to the present. Dr. Reno demonstrated the clawhammer style of banjo playing on a traditional five-string banjo and a handcrafted gourd banjo created by Fairhope-based Emily Ellis, the only commercial female banjo maker in the United States.

06/09/2026

Here's a link to the New York Times obituary for professor emeritus Alan Gribben.

He made it his mission to track down every book Mark Twain owned — and to fix what he saw as flaws that kept schools from teaching the author’s most famous works.

05/28/2026

Our first print edition of Thirteen Bridges Review has been published, featuring the editors' selection of the best work they've published online over the last few years.

Led by Kent Quaney, the editorial team includes poetry editor Joyce Kelley, creative nonfiction editor Stephanie Dugger, and associate editors Michelle Aitken and Jason Shifferd. In addition, MLA student Tyson Wilson served as assistant managing editor and Dr. Quaney's research assistant. We'd also like to thank Dr. Heather Witcher for her support of this project.

Copies are available on Amazon.

A selection of the best poetry and prose featured in online.

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

We are mourning the loss of Professor Emeritus and former department head Dr. Alan Gribben, an internationally recognized expert on Mark Twain and long a valued member of our community.