Potter College News

Sep 15th, 2023

The WKU English Department held its 7th annual English Convocation on Friday, September 8, in Cherry Hall. The event brought together English faculty, students, and alums for an opportunity to learn more about each other and the department.

Sep 11th, 2023

Dr. Tobias Menely, professor of English at UC Davis, will deliver the Warren-Brooks Lecture at 3:30 p.m. Friday (September 15) at Cherry Hall 125.

Apr 18th, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, the English Department’s Creative Writing Reading Series had its last author of the semester come speak with students. Erin Slaughter was a fantastic end to an engaging series throughout the semester.

Apr 11th, 2023

The WKU English Club held the 2023 Goldenrod Poetry Festival on Monday, April 3. The poet Dr. Emily Schulten served as the guest judge and workshop leader for the poetry contest and shared her own work at the festival.

Apr 4th, 2023

This past Wednesday, Erin Keane came to WKU to speak with students on her experience in the journalism field and her process for writing her recent memoir Runaway.

Mar 21st, 2023

The Professional Writing Club held a meeting over Zoom on March 7th to talk over resumes and interview skills with current students. The club is organized by Dr. Angela Jones, but the meeting was led by staff from Kirkpatrick Price, including WKU alumni.

Mar 2nd, 2023

On February 27th, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón came to WKU on behalf of the PCAL Cultural Enhancement Series to do a reading of her poetry and to lead a poetry workshop.

Feb 27th, 2023

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will be speaking TONIGHT 2/27/23, at 7pm!

Feb 21st, 2023

On Wednesday, February 15, the author Raechel Anne Jolie came to WKU to discuss their new book--Rust Belt Femme--and give general tips for writers.

Feb 15th, 2023

On February 15, Raechel Anne Jolie will discuss their memoir, Rust Belt Femme, at 4:00 in FAC 189.