News
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English Epilogue: October 2026
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English Epilogue is a monthly CSU English community newsletter. Here, you can catch up on department news, faculty and student achievements, upcoming events, opportunities, and highlights from across our vibrant…
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CSU poet Camille Dungy receives prestigious Academy of American Poets Fellowship
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Read More: CSU poet Camille Dungy receives prestigious Academy of American Poets FellowshipAcclaimed poet Camille Dungy, a University Distinguished Professor in Colorado State University’s Department of English, has received the Academy of American Poets Fellowship.
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Creative Writing Reading Series welcomes literary voices to CSU starting Sept. 16
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Read More: Creative Writing Reading Series welcomes literary voices to CSU starting Sept. 16The Creative Writing Read Series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 16.
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Dionne Lee to give artist talks Sept. 2-3 with poet Dungy, photographer England
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Read More: Dionne Lee to give artist talks Sept. 2-3 with poet Dungy, photographer EnglandIn the first week of September, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art will welcome Dionne Lee for two programs accompanying the exhibition Dionne Lee: A Muscle Memory, presented in partnership with the Center for Fine Art Photography.
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Together, We Innovate
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Read More: Together, We InnovateIn a 2021 monthly series, we share stories that reflect our curiosity, ability to adapt, engagement with the community, and research and creative expertise. This month, we are focusing on knowledge and creative artistry.
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CSU Faculty & Alumna Nominated for Colorado Book Awards
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Read More: CSU Faculty & Alumna Nominated for Colorado Book AwardsCongratulations to our CSU faculty and alumna nominated in two Colorado Book Awards categories! Winners for the awards will be announced at a celebration event June 26, 2021. About the Awards Each year the Colorado Book Awards celebrate some of the most outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers in Colorado. In 2021,…
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Nancy Henke: Farewell After 13 Years
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Read More: Nancy Henke: Farewell After 13 YearsAfter 13 wonderful years, the Department of English says goodbye to Senior Instructor Nancy Henke. Henke came to CSU in 2008 as a graduate student and graduate teaching assistant (GTA). After earning her MA in Literature, Henke stayed on as full-time faculty in the Department of English. Over the course…
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Congratulations on Retirement, Debby Thompson!
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Read More: Congratulations on Retirement, Debby Thompson!After 23 years, the Department of English will be saying goodbye to Professor Debby Thompson. Dr. Thompson has taught courses in modern drama, literary criticism, and creative nonfiction. Her works centers on the problem of identity, which she has infused into the teaching of both graduate and undergraduate courses. Over…
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Spring 2021 Commencement
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Read More: Spring 2021 CommencementCongratulations to the Spring 2021 Department of English graduates!
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Thoughts and Opinions Flourish in This Intelligent and Welcoming Community
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Read More: Thoughts and Opinions Flourish in This Intelligent and Welcoming CommunityAs a college education becomes more and more expensive and careers become grounded in traditional educations I continually come up against the question: why apply to and pursue an MFA in writing? Why not rely on self-education and self-advocacy to propel my writing career? What value would an MFA give…
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Liberal Arts teacher licensure programs bring resilience, perseverance to the classroom
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Read More: Liberal Arts teacher licensure programs bring resilience, perseverance to the classroomLike everything else this past year, teaching and the student licensure program have been heavily affected by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.