Flagler College Department of English

09/17/2026

Game Nights are back! Join the English Department next week for an evening of board games on the Ponce mezzanine. Free pizza provided. We hope to see you there on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. ♥️♠️♦️♣️

09/14/2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Senior Aszure Patterson, Class of 2026. Aszure’s a double major in English (Creative Writing concentration), and Cinematic Arts. She has been awarded the Janet Small Scholarship and is a Dean’s List student. Aszure also placed as a Quarter-Finalist in the Student Filmmaker Spotlight. She is a member of the Black Student Union, and she works at the Career Development Center. Aszure’s favorite writers are tied between Bram Stoker, Johanna Von Veen, and Laird Hunt, all known for their eerie work and captivating horror stories that bend the unbelievable: “I’ve modeled much of my writing style from them. I enjoy stories that stretch body and environmental horror, as well push characters to breaking points beyond what is possible. Basically, I like ‘It can’t get any worse!’ stories,” Aszure says. Her plans are to study for a master’s degree at either Savannah School of Art and Design or CalArts. She says the best thing about studying English at Flagler College is that “My skill has been pushed by exceptional professors and peer editors throughout the years that allowed me to grow into a publisher-ready author.” Aszure, we wish you all the best in your final semester. We will be watching your future career with interest!

09/08/2026

Heads up! Flare is opening for submissions soon, and is especially looking for work from students, faculty, staff, and alumni for the 38th edition!

Mark your calendars! We'll be accepting poetry, flash, fiction, CNF, and art for our 38th issue starting on September 30th and running through January 15th for our Spring 2027 edition. This is an un-themed issue and we're accepting general submissions from the public, but we're also doing a special feature on Flagler College creatives, so we're looking for work from students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Please review our submission guidelines on Submittable (link below) as there are different portals for different categories. Our submission window will open at 12:00 am on 9/30. We can't wait to review your work!

https://flaglerreview.submittable.com/submit

08/24/2026

Welcome back, Saints! We look forward to seeing you in class later this week. Mark your calendars for our upcoming open mics. Our first on Friday, September 25th, will be dedicated to alum Michael Benton (English, 2024), who was a frequent performer at our events, and who sadly passed away last spring. That open mic is also tied to Family & Friends Weekend, so you’re welcome to bring guests. We’ll be introducing our new emcee, senior Ainsley Hlady, too. We hope to see you there! 🎤

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Hadley Mozer for 20 years of service at Flagler College! Dr. Mozer and others from the English Department were recognized for their years of service at the Beginning of the Year Presidential Address and Employee Recognition event today, including Wes King (15 years), Lauren Tivey (10 years), and Mimi Ensley, Allan Marcil, Sam McMillan, and David Moody (5 years). We’ll see you all back in the classroom very soon!

06/10/2026

We were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Michael Benton (Class of 2024) on May 20th. Michael was an English major on the Creative Writing track, a regular performer at department open mics, and an editor for FLARE: The Flagler Review. He made many close friends while at Flagler College, and he was a kind, generous, and humorous presence in the classroom. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his parents, Kathleen and Bryan Benton, and to all his friends and family. Michael will be greatly missed.

A service takes place this Friday at 1:00 pm at Mandarin Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. For more details, and to read Michael’s obituary, please see: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/michael-benton-12905075

05/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026 English majors and minors. You've all done a tremendous job, and we're so proud of you! We'll be cheering you on as you march at graduation today to collect your degrees! 🎓

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Clayton, Rebecca Frank, and Victoria Jackson on their English Department awards for academic achievement! These students have distinguished themselves for their work and have been recognized by faculty as deserving of this distinction. The top Distinguished Major Award goes to Sarah Clayton! We are so proud of you all for your accomplishments!

05/08/2026

Many thanks to all who attended the Creative Writing capstone reading at Markland House yesterday! Presenters were Sarah Clayton, Haley Butzer-Collins, Luke Ferreira, Hillary Neumann, Rachael Normann, and Jaden Rudd, reading an assortment of poetry, CNF, and fiction from their portfolios produced during their time at Flagler College. We were so impressed by all of you!

05/04/2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet junior Selah Hassel, Class of 2027. Selah’s an English major on the Literature track with a minor in Creative Writing. She’s a staff writer for StrikeMagazine, a poetry editor for FLARE: The Flagler Review, a brand ambassador/columnist for Loving Our Town Magazine, and LOT After Hours. She also works at the Roosevelt Room as a server and event coordinator. Selah’s autobiographical piece, “Finding My Minorcan Identity,” was recently published in the Minorcan Studies Project. When asked about her favorite authors, Selah says, “While I really enjoy the works of James Baldwin and Laura Gilpin, I have to say my all-time favorite writers are authors who write children’s books, such as Daniel Handler and Shel Silverstein. Their ability to navigate the simplicity of language and the dark, complex world in an innocent way has always fascinated me. My goal in writing is to be able to write as universally as these authors.” After graduation, she will be applying to several graduate programs for creative writing. Selah says the best part about studying English at Flagler College is “how much room there is to grow. I have become much more confident in my writing and myself since starting here, and I think part of that has to do with getting to know my professors as rounded individuals and being seen as more than just a number.” Selah, we wish you all the best in your continuing studies. Have a great summer!
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