English at Valdosta State University

Let's celebrate the recent publication by our alum, Leigh Ann Overlauer, in the _Cumberland Law School American Journal of Trial Advocacy_: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcumberlandtrialjournal.com%2F2026%2F06%2F11%2Fthe-death-penalty-dilemma-alabamas-recent-reliance-on-controversial-nitrogen-gas-execution%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdsewell%40valdosta.edu%7Cf9336a6ecd414cd53e5108dec899e8f8%7C25a5d3408abc4053b4bddc1213280353%7C0%7C0%7C639168760532541277%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ot6z8ksejHAcSL3p4v939iSNOpAoyBIc%2F6COb2snMwk%3D&reserved=0

Congratulations, Leigh Ann Overlaur!

The legal profession is a great choice for English majors.

(Apologies if the link doesn't work--assume it's my error.)

cumberlandtrialjournal.com

Join VSU's Professor Talk with English Department's Dr. Leah Toth. She'll be giving a lecture and discussion about Samuel Beckett's play, Waiting for Godot!

Dr. Aiello is speaking about his new book _Return of the King: The Rebirth of Muhammad Ali and the Rise of Atlanta_ April 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union, Meeting Room 2 (on the second floor). There will be refreshments and prizes and surprises.

We're proud to share that Ms. Kiley Olchaskey, M.A. Of English Class of 2026, has been accepted into the Ph.D. In English program at the University of Nevada, Reno.
This is an incredible achievement, and we're excited to see where her academic journey leads. Your hard work and dedication truly show—congratulations again!