The Clemson English Department offers a wide range of courses.The department has courses in Shakespeare, technical writing, and writing workshops including one of its most unique classes, fiction workshop. We sat down with Nic Brown, one of the department’s workshop professors, and a few of...
With her 13 years of service as Director of Clemson’s first-year Composition program, Dr. Haynes has had monumental impact upon the entire university and its students. Last year, Dr. Susanna Ashton nominated her for The Thomas Green Clemson Award, an award that recognizes a faculty...
Gabrielle Nugent recently received her MA in English Literature from Clemson University. Prior to attending graduate school, she worked in the publishing industry in New York City at places such as The New Yorker magazine, the independent book publisher, Grove/Atlantic, and the Aragi literary agency....
The summer between my freshman and sophomore year of college, I switched my major from Language and International Health to English. I had struggled a lot in my science classes the past year, crying over chemistry problems and flipping mindlessly through biology flashcards. Despite knowing...
We sat down with Dr. McGrath and Dr. Hunter to get information on the upcoming speakers and events coming to Clemson this semester....
English majors know the joy of getting lost in a good book. But what if jumping into the pages of your favorite story were actually possible? We sat down with seven English majors and asked them the same question:...
Clemson University held its eleventh annual Literary Festival April 4-6. The Literary Festival began as a way to uphold the tradition of the great writers and thinkers who have come through Clemson University. The festival’s website cites the likes of James Dickey and Barry Hannah as...
Essays. Some people prefer them over tests, and some people hear the word and feel a sudden sense of panic. Writing a college essay can seem like a daunting task, but it’s really not as bad as it seems. If you are organized, thorough,...
As the middle of the semester approaches, college students are often overwhelmed by assignments and exams. It can be difficult to find time to take a break from studying during this hectic time....
On November 9 in the Class of ‘41 Studio, Dr. Susannah Ashton, the Chair of the English Department and professor of American Literature, led a presentation on how to improve your chances of receiving archival research fellowship grants. The audience included members of the Clemson...