Associate Professor of English and Department chair Mary-Catherine Harrison presented her research on the Plenary panel of the Midwest Victorian Studies Association conference. Her paper …
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Author Anthony Grooms visits literature classroom virtually on March 29
Anthony Grooms, the author of several works of fiction, including Bombingham and Vain Conversation, will be joining online class meetings of Professor of English Michael Barry’s Study of Fiction course on Wednesday, March 29.
Winners of 53rd annual Dudley Randall Poetry Contest
Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late poet, publisher and Detroit Mercy librarian and poet-in-residence, by sponsoring a poetry competition in his name.
Paisley Rekdal is featured reader in Triptych series, Feb. 16
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet and writer Paisley Rekdal as the second speaker in its new virtual reading series, Triptych on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Triptych reader series featuring Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, Jan. 19
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet and writer Marcelo Hernandez Castillo at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 as the first speaker in its new virtual reading series, Triptych.
Triptych visiting reader series features accomplished poets, writers
Triptych is the University of Detroit Mercy’s new virtual reading series, presented by the English Department. During the 2023 winter semester, Triptych will host three accomplished poets and writers for a reading of their work followed by audience questions.
Support Children’s Literacy with a gift to Rx for Reading Detroit
Now through the New Year, a loyal Rx for Reading Donor is matching all donations up to $5,000. It is easy and fast to give a gift through the Detroit Mercy Giving Page.
Virtual Creative Writing Collective set for Thursday, Nov. 17
All students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends are welcome. No writing experience is necessary, just an interest in exploring and developing your creative inclinations.
Poetry reading with Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba Jess, Oct. 27
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Olio, Tyehimba Jess will give a dynamic, free poetry reading on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7-8:30 p.m.
Assistant Professor of English Stephen Pasqualina published an essay titled “Teach Students to Be Critics—and Builders” in Inside Higher Ed.
Detroit Mercy to host two award-winning poets, first on Oct. 6
The public, students, staff and faculty are invited to hear two nationally award-winning poets read from their work at University of Detroit Mercy.Â
Assistant Professor of English Stephen Pasqualina published “Such a Tangible Thing: Zora Neale Hurston’s Unruly Stones of Memory” in The Journal of American Culture. The …
Editors are needed for student art journal
Student editors are needed for the next issue of [sic], Detroit Mercy’s student art journal, which is slated to start production at the beginning of the fall 2022 semester.
First Creative Writing Collective set for Sept. 20
The English Department at Detroit Mercy’s first Creative Writing Collective of the 2022-23 school year is set for Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Room 101 of the Briggs Building.
Professor of English Nicholas Rombes was interviewed for the “Culture File” podcast on Ireland’s National Public Service Media. The focus was on Rombes’ book, 10/40/70: Film …
Cal Freeman poetry reading from new book, April 6
Cal Freeman will read from his new book of poetry, Poolside at the Dearborn Inn, in the McNichols Campus Library on the second floor, Bargman …
Announcing the 52nd annual Dudley Randall Poetry prize winners
The Detroit Mercy English Department is proud to announce the winners of the 52nd annual Dudley Randall Poetry contest: First prize: “The Crown Jewel” by …
Virtual panel discusses state of reproductive rights in U.S.
A virtual panel discussion, which features Detroit Mercy Associate Professor of Law Catherine Archibald, examines the state of reproductive rights currently in the United States. …
Enter Dudley Randall Poetry contest
Enter the 52nd Dudley Randall Poetry contest for a chance to win prizes! Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late …
Matthew Olzmann poetry reading, discussion
The Detroit Mercy English Department is hosting Matthew Olzmann for a virtual poetry reading and discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Olzmann has …
Tarfia Faizullah poetry reading, discussion
The Detroit Mercy English Department is hosting Tarfia Faizullah for a virtual poetry reading and discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Faizullah is …