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Alumnus Spotlight: Anthony King

December 5, 2024

ECL alumnus Anthony King (‘97), a Tony and Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and performer, has been honored with the 2024 John L. Haber Award by the New York Carolina Club in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the arts.

Faculty Spotlight: Ben Bolling

November 12, 2024

The Department of English and Comparative Literature is excited to welcome Professor Ben Bolling back to UNC! After some time working outside of academia after completing his PhD here, Prof. Bolling is returningto teaching, where he finds his true calling.

Meet the Faculty: Carlina Duan

October 30, 2024

Poet, educator, and scholar, Carlina Duan is the newest addition to the creative writing program here in the English and Comparative Literature department!

Student Spotlight: Maisie Ruddy

October 23, 2024

Meet double major in English and Peace, War, and Defense (PWAD), Maisie Ruddy, who interned with the Office of Presidential Correspondence!

Prof. Stephanie DeGooyer Awarded Hettleman Prize

October 16, 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Stephanie DeGooyer for being awarded one of five Hettleman Prizes. The annual Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement are awarded to junior faculty who “exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research along with future career promise.” 

Student Spotlight: Rachel Hodakowski

October 2, 2024

Meet Rachel Hodakowski, the Play Lead Unite and Serve (PLUS) Chair for UNC’s Women’s Rugby team! Hodakowski is double majoring in biology and English and minoring in chemistry!

Meet the Faculty: Jared Lemus

September 17, 2024

The Department of English and Comparative Literature is thrilled to introduce Professor Jared Lemus, the 2024-25 Kenan Visiting Writer!

Student Spotlight: Melody Dalili

September 11, 2024

Meet Melody Dalili, the Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of Knoxville and Youth Poet Laureate of Tennessee! Dalili is a sophomore majoring in biology and minoring in creative writing and studio art.