BSU English Department

09/16/2026

Scholar Spotlight: Meet Callie Williams!

Callie Williams discovered her love of teaching as a middle school teacher's aide. A few years later, an English teacher introduced her to poetry, helping Callie discover a passion for writing that would shape her future.

Now, the first-year student pursuing a teaching major in English/Language Arts in the BSU English Department hopes to teach high school students and help them discover their own passions.

Callie also brings plenty of leadership experience to Ball State. She served as a two-year cheer captain, French Club president, and senior class officer, among other activities.

As a recipient of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, Callie is pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher while preparing to make a difference in the lives of future students.

Get to know Callie in our latest Scholar Spotlight: https://blogs.bsu.edu/teachers-college/2026/09/15/scholar-spotlight-callie-williams-finds-her-voice-in-english-education/

09/14/2026

Mark your calendars! 📖 Free reading and book signing with Indiana author, Brian Allen Carr 📖

When: September 23rd, 5:00 PM
Where: Robert Bell 125

Brian Allen Carr's books include Opioid, Indiana and Bad Foundations. He has been a finalist for Aspen Words and Indiana Author Awards, and is a recipient of a Wonderland Book Award and a Texas Observer Story Prize.

09/03/2026

Star Party was a success!

08/27/2026

⭐️ Come to Star Party! ⭐️

🗓️: Tuesday, September 1st
📍: Noyer Green

06/08/2026

Meet The Professor! This is Beau Kilpatrick, an English Literature professor at Ball State University! Let's welcome him to our community!

05/05/2026

We are hiring TWO full time, non-tenure line faculty members (with benefits)! These jobs are in our writing program, with availability to also teach in your area of specialty. Apply today or pass it along:
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Position Title: Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000 Department: English Start Date: 08/24/2026 About this opportunity: Ball State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track position for an Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Engl...

04/28/2026

Congrats to so many of our BSU English graduates as they find placement (and funding!) in MFA writing programs throughout the country. Way to go!

It was a great year for MFA program placements for the Creative Writing Program at Ball State University—and we want to brag on these folks a little!

04/16/2026

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04/14/2026

Please come join us for National Poetry Month!

04/13/2026

Please come out to support the graduate students reading their work on Friday!