Graduate Studies

Image of graduate student and professor The Department of English at the University of Minnesota continues to be a leader in graduate education. As one of the oldest Ph.D. programs in the country, dating back to the 19th century, it boasts a legacy that unites innovation and tradition. Minnesota's pioneering beginnings persist in a commitment to interdisciplinarity and to emergent fields of study. In addition, the Department of English continues a long tradition of scholarship in established fields such as medieval, early modern, and renaissance studies. Faculty in our department, known nationally and internationally for outstanding research, are also prize-winning teachers dedicated to developing in our students first-hand experience in advancing knowledge in the classroom. The University of Minnesota Libraries offer a wealth of resources supporting research in English and American literatures as well as in such newer areas as post-colonial, gender and sexuality, and African-American studies. And the University of Minnesota campus is situated within the Twin Cities, a lively and livable urban area known for world-class arts and culture. English at Minnesota: a truly unique and dynamic program of graduate study.

News & Announcements

Students Receive Research Support

Two PhD candidates were awarded Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships for 2012-13: Sunyoung Ahn (adviser: Tim Brennan) and Will Kanyusik (adviser: Siobhan Craig). In addition, six PhD and MFA candidates received financial support this summer through the Graduate Research Partnership Program: Sunyoung Ahn (advised by Tim Brennan), Sally Franson (Charles Baxter), Andrew Marzoni (Siobhan Craig), Caitlin McHugh (Katherine Scheil), Trenton Olson (Andy Elfenbein), and Kerry Voigt (Ray Gonzalez). In addition, the MFA program awarded CLA research/travel fellowships to Aaron Apps, Christine Friedlander, and Flor Lauria, while the PhD program awarded short-term research grants to Wes Burdine, Andrew Marzoni, and Davu Seru. Congratulations to all!
05/08/12
Professional Skills Workshop

This semester Graduate Studies in the Department of English is pleased to present a new series of workshops on various professional skills, the last of which takes place Friday May 4 at noon in Lind Hall 207A. This "Applying for Fellowships" session covers such topics as where to find fellowships, how to write a fellowship application, etc. Mandatory for English graduate students planning to apply for fellowships in the 2012-13 academic year.
05/01/12
Defenses this Week

Two PhD candidates will defend their dissertations this week. Elissa Hansen will present the public portion of her defense Wednesday, May 2, at 9:30 am in Heller Hall 1229. Molly Gage will present the public portion of her defense Friday, May 4, at 10:30 am in Lind Hall 202.
05/01/12