Join us in congratulating the December 2023, May 2024, and August 2024 graduates of the Masters and Doctoral Programs in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Murray State University. A robing ceremony will take place this Friday to celebrate all their hard work. Program DirectorsDr. Kevin Binfield, MA in English & DA in … Continue reading Congratulations to 2023-24 Graduate Degree Students in CHFA
2023-24 CHFA Faculty & Staff Awards
Every year the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Murray State University recognizes the amazing work our faculty and staff do in all areas of their roles. This year we are proud to announce the latest awardees across five categories: Faculty Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research & Creative Activity, Service, and Mentoring; and … Continue reading 2023-24 CHFA Faculty & Staff Awards
Dr. Alicia Carthell Published An Article on Bias in Language
Dr. Alicia Carthell Assistant Professor of English recently published an article, "An Analysis of Bias in Language Content in Books Used in Technical and Professional Writing Courses: A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Matter," in the March 2024 issue of IEEE Transactions of Professional Communication. Dr. Carthell research focuses on technical and scientific communication, … Continue reading Dr. Alicia Carthell Published An Article on Bias in Language
Dr. Ray Horton Recently Published a Book Review
The journal Early American Literature published Dr. Ray Horton's review of the book Faith in Exposure: Privacy and Secularism in the Nineteenth-Century United States (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2023), by Justine S. Murison. Dr. Horton is an Associate Professor of English and Co-Coordinator of Undergraduate Literature Program. You can find the book review linked here (paywall protected).
Prof Kari Shemwell granted a subsided residency by Cove Park
Kari Shemwell Visiting Instructor of Creative Writing in the department of English and Philosophy was granted a subsided residency by Cove Park, located in Helensburgh, United Kingdom, with support from Creative Scotland and the British Council Scotland. This residency offered Shemwell lodging, space, and time to work on a forthcoming novel. "Cove Park is an international … Continue reading Prof Kari Shemwell granted a subsided residency by Cove Park
Professor of English (TESOL) Dr. Juyoung Song wins the MSU Alumni Association Distinguished Researcher Award for 2024
Dr. Song was “humbled and grateful” for the recognition of her 15 year history of scholarship at Murray State University, including the publication of 30 articles, two books, eighteen book chapters, reviews, presentations, with more items in-press. The committee noted not only high productivity, but high quality academic work cited nationally and internationally and through … Continue reading Professor of English (TESOL) Dr. Juyoung Song wins the MSU Alumni Association Distinguished Researcher Award for 2024
Winter CHFA Faculty Research and Creative Activity
Faculty across our seven departments are active scholars and leaders in their fields. Here's what some of them have created, presented on, and published over the winter of 2023-2024. Adjunct Professors Adjunct Professor in English Constance Alexander had her spoken opera "The Way Home," performed as a fundraiser for the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice … Continue reading Winter CHFA Faculty Research and Creative Activity
Featured Scholar: Hayden Eubanks
Student Name: Hayden Eubanks Pronouns: They/Them Year in school: Senior Major/Area: English Literature Minor: Information Studies Hometown: Benton, KY Fun fact about yourself: I’ve met the actors who play the hobbits in The Lord of the Rings franchise (Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd) all at the same time. My cat’s name … Continue reading Featured Scholar: Hayden Eubanks
CHFA Retirees in 2023: Tim Wallin, Department of English and Philosophy
Professor Tim Wallin, Senior Instructor in the Department of English and Philosophy, received his Bachelor of Science (Business) in Computer Systems Management and his Master of Arts in TESOL from Murray State University. Since joining the faculty of Murray State in 2006, Professor Wallin has served in multiple roles, including ESL instructor, lecturer in the … Continue reading CHFA Retirees in 2023: Tim Wallin, Department of English and Philosophy
CHFA Featured Student: Libby Gerdes
Student Name: Libby Gerdes Year : Senior Major/Area: English/Creative Writing & Professional Writing Hometown: St. Louis, MO Fun fact about yourself: I’m obsessed with Zumba, Connect 4, and thrifting for grandpa clothes What drew you to Murray State? I liked the atmosphere of the campus and the small class sizes, especially in my department. I … Continue reading CHFA Featured Student: Libby Gerdes
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