Department of English

Alan Juffs Publishes First-of-Its-Kind Book on ESL Development

Alan Juffs, professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School’s Department of Linguistics and director of the English Language...

Dietrich School Faculty Recognized in Inaugural Mentorship Award

Khristen Scott, assistant professor of English in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, and Jennifer...

Social Work's Jaime Booth Honored for Work with Teens

Assistant Professor of Social Work Jaime Booth was recently awarded the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award from...
A book, titled "The Feel Trio," by Fred Moten, on a bookshelf

A One-of-a-Kind Collection of African American Poetry and Art

The Center for African American Poetry and Poetics has worked with the University Library System to create an evolving archive of posters, books and artwork from events it has hosted since its inception in 2016.

Dietrich School Launches New Writing Institute

The Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences recently launched a new writing institute to help create a “more...

Toi Derricotte Wins Lifetime Achievement Award in Poetry

Toi Derricotte, professor emerita in the Department of English within the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences...

Anjali Sachdeva Named NEA Fellow in Literature

Anjali Sachdeva, lecturer in the Department of English in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences,was named a...

“The Mister Rogers No One Saw”: Jeanne Marie Laskas Pens Essay in The New York Times Magazine

Jeanne Marie Laskas, Distinguished Professor of English in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences and founding...
Fred Rogers

Resources Abound to Celebrate Mister Rogers

For those anticipating the Nov. 22 release of the feature film, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” units at Pitt have you covered: From a special website of Rogers-related materials to reflections on his impact at the University, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the beloved children’s entertainer before heading to theaters.

Writing Program Alum Recognized by The Missouri Review for Audio Essay

Rachel Ann Brickner (A&S ’09, ’18G) was recognized by The Missouri Review for its 12th annual Miller Audio Prize for...