Dr. Justin Wymer has joined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as an assistant professor of poetry and creative writing, filling a big hole left by his predecessor, Dr. Richard Jackson.
Meacham: UTC’s free writing workshop
The 2023 Meacham Writers’ Workshop will take place Sept. 21-23 at various UTC campus locations and off-campus at Stove Works (1250 E. 13th St. in Chattanooga). The program, which is free and open to the public, consists of readings, panels and workshops with the goal of creating an informal setting where well-known writers from around the country, local writers, students, novice writers and their readers can freely and equally exchange ideas, works and readings.
Four decades of inspiration: Richard Jackson retires after 46 years at UTC
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: A tribute to Richard Jackson, an English department professor who recently retired after a remarkable 46-year career.
UTC English professor wins inaugural distinguished writing award
Richard Jackson, UT National Alumni Association Distinguished Service professor, says being chosen “means a great deal.”
Professors and students featured in poetry collection, The Heart’s Many Doors
UTNAA Distinguished Professor of English Dr. Richard Jackson, with UTC alumni and current students, as well as distinguished American poets, recently teamed up to produce The Heart’s Many Doors. The collaborative effort features poems by American poets responding to prints by Slovene artist Metka Krasovec.
Richard Jackson publishes two new poetry books
Dr Richard Jackson, UTNAA Professor of English, is publishing his eleventh book of poetry, Out of Place.