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The Department of English

The Department of Humanities & Cultures

Converse’s Department of English is a vibrant hub for literary exploration, critical thinking, and creative expression. Our dedicated faculty creates diverse courses across a broad span of historical periods, genres, and traditions. The department offers a range of opportunities to delve into literature’s vast tapestry, from classic texts to contemporary works.

Students can cultivate their writing abilities across various genres and styles and develop their abilities in critical thinking, writing, and public speaking.

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Beyond the Classroom

Dr. Jeffrey Howard Wins 2024 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Jeffrey G. Howard, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Converse University Writing Center, was honored at the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities faculty awards in Columbia, …

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Ellen Bryant Voigt ’64 Publishes ‘Collected Poems’

Ellen Bryant Voigt ’64, MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and former Poet Laureate of Vermont recently published a definitive collection of more than five decades of work. David Baker from …

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Converse’s 2023-2024 Faculty Symposia Lineup

Converse University faculty support the institution’s mission to advance a culture of belonging and collaboration that ignites creativity, innovation, and transformation.  Converse University’s Office of Research and Engagement promotes collegewide …

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Meet Our Faculty

Laura Feitzinger Brown

Associate Professor of English, Director of Arts and Humanities and Nisbet Honors Program Co-Director, Chair of the English Department

Emily Harbin

Associate Professor of English, Chair of the Department of English

Jeffrey Howard

Assistant Professor of English and Director of the University Writing Center