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Student Spotlight: Kendrel Cabarrus
For Kendrel Cabarrus, being an ECL major not only provided him with the fundamental skills he was looking for but also represented the best option in terms of diversity and flexibility in a job market that is ever changing.
Remembering Dr. Johnny Lee Greene
“Gathering Memories: The Life and Legacy of Dr. J. Lee Greene” honors Dr. Johnny Lee Greene, distinguished Professor of African-American Literature and a pioneer of campus diversity at UNC.
Dr. Philip Gura Awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Dr. Philip Gura, William S. Newman Distinguished Professor of English & Comparative Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill, was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine on May 7th.
Student Spotlight: Julia Whitten
Julia Whitten, a double major in English and Spanish here at UNC, demonstrates the perfect example of a student who never expected to major in the Department, but naturally found her way.
Digital Literacy and Communications Lab
The Digital Literacy and Communications (DLC) Lab launched at the start of the 2018-2019 school year in a newly renovated space in Greenlaw 321, directed by Dr. Courtney Rivard.
ECL Celebrates 2019 Commencement
The Department of English & Comparative Literature celebrated its 2019 Commencement on Saturday, May 11.
Jessica Wolfe to deliver the annual Patrides lecture at the University of York
Jessica Wolfe to deliver annual Patrides lecture at the University of York.
Remembering Dr. James Kimball King
Dr. James Kimball King, Professor Emeritus in the English and Comparative Literature department who taught for 40 years and adjunct professor in the Dramatic Arts department, passed away on April 26.
Collaborative Digital Humanities Project, MACMORRIS, is 2019 Winner of the Irish Research Council’s Advanced Laureate Award
This award will fund research on MACMORRIS, a collaborative digital humanities project founded by Palmer, UNC’s own Dr. David Baker, and Dr. Willy Maley, of the University of Glasgow.
Sarah George-Waterfield Blends Text and Textiles in Alternative Dissertation
Under the directorship of Professor Jennifer Ho, Sarah designed an interactive art installation, Text and Textile, that weaves together—literally and figuratively—fabric and narrative.
Events
English 408 Showcase
April 24 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Pitch