Fond Farewells: English professors Leif Sorensen and Paul Trembath retire from CSU
After building careers of committed, impactful work, English professors Leif Sorensen and Paul Trembath have retired from Colorado State University.
‘Intentional Writing’ series led by CSU English Professor Cindy O’Donnell-Allen and alumna Molly Robbins set for May 2025
Professor of English Education Cindy O’Donnell-Allen and CSU English alumna Molly Robbins are leading a 3-part webinar series, co-sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English and the National Writing Project, called “Intentional Writing: Principles and Practices for Challenging Times.”
TEFL/TESL graduate program showcases strong engagement at 2025 American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference
Dedicated to amplifying the newest scholarship and service in the field of applied linguistics, AAAL provides scholars from around the world a space to share research and relate across disciplines annually. Led by professors Luciana Marques, Tatiana Nekrasova-Beker, and Anthony Becker, CSU’s TEFL/TESL program supported the participation of several current students and alumni at this year’s conference held in Denver.
Assistant Professor Nina McConigley’s play, ‘Cowboys and East Indians’ set for 2026 world premiere
Assistant Professor Nina McConigley’s play, Cowboys and East Indians, is coming to Denver’s biggest stage! Co-written by Matthew Spangler, the play will have its world premiere with the Denver Center Theatre Company during the 2025-2026 season.
Interim Chair Dan Beachy-Quick gives public lecture at Boise State University
Dan Beachy-Quick, interim chair of the English department and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, gave a public lecture on Orpheus at Boise State University on Feb. 28, as part of the Hemingway Center Reading Series.
Professor Roze Hentschell delivers keynote to Utah Presidential Leadership Fellows
Roze Hentschell, professor of English and chief academic officer for CSU System, recently gave a keynote talk on “Centering Humanities Leadership in Higher Education” at the Utah Presidential Leadership Fellows convening.