Welcome to the WKU Department of English!

Why English?

 

You have a passion for English, whether it's reading, writing, or teaching. Now learn why you should study it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miKaO3IAznQ&t=1s

Portraits Magazine

Read the first issue of our new Portraits magazine! This student-built magazine highlights ten students in the English Department that demonstrate the opportunities available to English majors.

Learn about our internships!

The English Department offers a variety of internships to help students get the on-site experience they need. Read all about it!

English Department News and Events

Gatton Academy grand piano dedicated to retired professor

Aug 16th, 2019

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WKU English Professor Jessica Folk Recognized at UFVA Conference

Aug 16th, 2019

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English Major Earns Full Scholarships to Two Law Schools

Aug 14th, 2019

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Featured Profiles

Student Profile

 Meet Thomas Deaton!

Faculty Profile

Meet Professor Tim Brotherton!

Alumni Profile

Meet Mara Farmer!

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Dr. Elizabeth Winkler, Professor Rick Thompson, Kimberly Nessler, Mary Johnson, Dr. Alex Poole, Professor Jessica Folk, Dr. Dawn Winters, Dr. Trini Stickle, Professor Megan Miller, Dr. Merrall Price, Dr. Sandra Hughes, Dr. Kelly Reames, Dr. Wes Berry, Dr. Niko Endres, Dr. David Bell, Dr. Alison Langdon, Professor Tim Brotherton, Dr. Angela Jones, Dr. Tom Hunley, Dr. Gillian Knoll, Dr. Cheryl Hopson, Dr. Marla Zubel, Dr. Alison Youngblood, Dr. David LeNoir, Professor Terry Elliott, Dr. Deborah Logan, Dr. John Conley, Dr. Ted Hovet, Professor Marya Turley, Dr. Daniel Liddle, Professor Debra Hays, Professor Felicia Stinson, Dr. Rob Hale, Professor Trish Jaggers, Dr. Jane Fife, Dr. Dawn Hall, Dr. Judith Szerdahelyi, Professor Fabian Alvarez, Dr. Jane Olmsted, Dr. Dale Rigby.