Camille Dungy’s new poetry centers love
Published by Wesleyan University Press, ‘America, A Love Story,’ explores motherhood, history, art and the natural world while considering what it means to keep choosing love amidst grief.
McConigley’s debut novel portrays sisterhood, healing in the American West
Published by Pantheon on Jan. 20, ‘How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder’ centers on two sisters growing up in rural Wyoming and explores girlhood in the 1980s, identity, trauma and cultural memory. The novel is already earning praise from critics and readers.
Beachy-Quick’s new poetry explores thinking and thanking
Published by LSU Press, ‘Elements & Offerings’ is Beachy-Quick’s ninth full-length book of poetry. In it, he examines the interplay between thinking and thanking through reflections on language, philosophy, and meaningful human connections.
Hutchins pens narrative of Joseph Smith’s early history
Published by the University of Illinois Press, ‘Joseph: An Epic’ recounts the early life and career of religious leader Joseph Smith and explores religion’s role in American politics and culture through a poetic lens.
Recent faculty and staff accomplishments (Oct-Dec 2025)
Learn more about recent publications, presentations, honors, and community engagement efforts by our CSU English faculty and staff.
Department of English now accepting applications for ‘Words for the Earth Award’
The “Words for the Earth” award supports efforts by faculty and staff, graduate students, and undergraduate majors and minors whose work addresses the pressing need to illuminate issues concerning the protection and restoration of the natural world.
English graduate students shine at 10th annual GradShow
At this year’s Graduate Student Showcase, English graduate students shared innovative research and creative artistry while competing for $24,300 in scholarships. Congrats to all!
Celebrating English Excellence: Recent faculty and staff achievements
Learn more about recent publications, presentations, honors, and community engagement efforts by our CSU English faculty and staff.
Tickets on sale for new play co-penned by English faculty member Nina McConigley
Opening January 2026 at the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the play follows the story of the Sen family as they navigate expectations and cultural collisions after moving from India to Wyoming.
CSU writers featured in ‘The Nature of Our Times’ anthology
A new poetry anthology exploring the connection between people and the natural world highlights 210 contributors from the arts and ecology, including writers from the departments of English and Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology.