In only five short years an author society started here at UTC has made its mark on the international scholarly scene!
Student wins the 2016 North Callahan Essay Prize
William “Tripp” Woolf has won the 2016 North Callahan Essay Prize. Woolf captured the $1000 award for his essay “Mammy’s Children: Power, Agency, and Redemption in Dessa Rose.”
Monterica Neil: Your Passion Pays Off
She chose UTC because she wanted the experience of something new, but Monterica Neil stuck around because she found a culture of support and knowledge in her English program.
Snag Sequoya Review hot off the press
UTC’s literary and arts magazine, Sequoya Review, 2016 edition is now available in the UC Lobby (magazine stands) and Holt Reading Room (second floor of Holt Hall).
Take Five Examines Multi-Ethnic American Literature
The UTC Department of English, in partnership with the Connor Professorship of American Literature, present Take Five: five free lectures by UTC faculty focused on Multi-Ethnic American Literature.
Professor Sarah Einstein Featured on WUTC
Sarah Einstein, creative writing professor at UTC, was recently featured on WUTC’s Around and About Chattanooga. Einstein discussed her award-winning book, Mot: A Memoir published earlier this year.
Sequoya Review, Open Call for Students’ Works
UTC’s Sequoya Review is seeking student talent in the forms of art and literature to feature in their annual literary journal. Submissions are accepted until September 30.
Lee’s Go Set a Watchman provides a teaching tool
Harper Lee’s long-anticipated second novel, Go Set a Watchman continues to top best-seller lists weeks after its release. Critics and fans have loudly voiced their opinions on the controversy surrounding the publication of what appears to be an earlier draft of Lee’s beloved To Kill a Mockingbird. Dr. Christopher Stuart, head of UTC’s English Department…
Students research usage of Tennessee Riverpark
Two departments teamed up to help students collect and analyze data about usage of the Tennessee Riverpark. Students conducted surveys along several points of the Tennessee Riverpark to capture demographic and usage information. The project began in 2008. Students in English 278, scientific writing, received help from Stefanie deOlloqui, adjunct faculty member in Health and…