Department of English

University Book Store CEO Louise Little (BA, English, 1981) shares how the book store shifted in its 120th year.

As spring quarter comes to a close, we can reflect on the many moments of the last four years that have defined the arts and on-campus events for this year’s graduating class. 

The scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching worldwide.

MacArthur fellow, National Book Award-winning author and UW English professor emeritus Charles Johnson said literature provides context and in-depth discussions of race.

Jane Brown, professor emerita of comparative literature, explains why she likes re-reading favorite books and how that relates to her role as a professor.

English student Victor Andy and American Indian Studies lecturer Tami Hohn discuss Hohn's classes in Indigenous language Southern Lushootseed.

Charles Johnson, professor of English, has released a new—more personal—book on advice on grandfathering.

Ready to curl up with a good book? Five faculty in the Department of English offer recommendations.

Eun J. Koh, who is completing her PhD in English, delivers a poem entitled "Happy" to the city of Seattle during the coronavirus outbreak.

Eric Wagner (MA, English, '04 | PhD, Biology, '11) shares a portion of his book "After The Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens."

UW is the only recipient of the 2020 Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) honor.

The English department has received national honors for its innovative Expository Writing Program.

This week at UW holds a plethora of opportunities to see art on and off-campus, on topics ranging from forgetten literature to innovative movement.

Winter quarter brings a plethora of art opportunities to enjoy on campus, such as the 2020 SEAXSEA Film Festival and the Critical Issues lecture series.

English lecturer Sharmila Mukherjee reviews a new exhibit on the Indian immigrant identity at MOHAI.