Late last month, the ECL in collaboration with Epilogue welcomed Armfield Visiting Poet Dana Levin for a reading followed by a conversation with ECL Professor Gaby Calvocoressi.

Meet Riley Quartermain, a senior majoring in English and minoring in biology and history! With a concentration in American and British literature, Quartermain is deeply engaged with Old English and medieval literature, exploring its historical context and lasting impact!

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.

Earlier this spring, Professor Florence Dore was honored with the 2024 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Earlier this fall, ECL PhD student Brennan Jones joined forces with fellow Duke PhD student Spencer George, co-creator of Good Folk, to launch LANDMARKS, a new live folk music series!

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.” 

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!

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

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.

This fall, the Department of English and Comparative Literature welcomes seventeen new PhD students!