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Clemson Lit Fest features Upstate, Pulitzer Prize-winning writers

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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 inspiration for the event. Each year, Clemson invites authors and poets from all across the country to read their work and host panels at the university. Several of these writers have won Pulitzer Prizes or other prestigious awards. While some have connections to the Upstate, many make their first visit to South Carolina to attend this festival. Since its inception in 2008, the Literary Festival has brought more than 100 writers to Clemson. … Continue readingClemson Lit Fest features Upstate, Pulitzer Prize-winning writers

Faculty Profile: Dr. Brian Smith

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In a continuation of the Clemson English Department’s mission to disperse profiles of some of its talented professors, we turn our attention to Dr. Brian Smith. Dr. Smith received his PhD in comparative literature from Emory University and is currently a visiting assistant professor at Clemson. … Continue readingFaculty Profile: Dr. Brian Smith

Faculty Profile: Dr. Matt Hooley

pearce February 28, 2018April 24, 2018

Dr. Matt Hooley is one of Clemson English Department’s latest hires. He began his role as a professor of Environmental Humanities and Native Studies at Clemson in the fall of 2017. Recently, I had the pleasure of getting to know Dr. Hooley when I spoke to him about his life and career, his thoughts on Clemson, and his plans for the future. … Continue readingFaculty Profile: Dr. Matt Hooley

Student Spotlight: Claire Chaney

pearce February 28, 2018March 14, 2018

The English Department at Clemson University emphasizes the importance of strong writing skills, no matter what career you may be pursuing. While many English majors hope to follow similar lines of work, a significant percentage of the students within the program hope to pursue less “traditional” paths. Claire Chaney, a Junior English major and Communications minor from San Jose California, has always had a passion for writing and journalism. … Continue readingStudent Spotlight: Claire Chaney

The English Hour

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On an overcast afternoon in Strode 206, about twenty faculty and students gathered around a conference table, eager to hear the speaker for the first session of The English Hour this semester—Dr. Erin Goss. Her topic focused on “Jane Austen, Marriage, and the Denial of ‘Pictures of Perfection.” … Continue readingThe English Hour

Balanced

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When you first meet John Tison, he may seem like your “typical” college student. Tison is a native of Columbia, South Carolina, the youngest of three and was drawn to Clemson for its atmosphere. However, the senior English major has lead an interesting life. … Continue readingBalanced

Seizing the Moment: An Intern’s Perspective

pearce February 27, 2018February 28, 2018

When Thomas Marshall accepted a social media internship with the Columbia Police Department, he expected a summer of captions, hashtags and retweets. Instead, he found himself the designated “catch-all person for communications.” This meant writing press releases, creating graphic designs, working directly with city and police communications officers, organizing fundraising events and, yes, still managing social media. … Continue readingSeizing the Moment: An Intern’s Perspective