Our program takes pride in UW’s “Wisconsin Idea,” which believes in the power of education to directly influence and change people’s lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Many of our faculty and students are involved in public humanities projects, showcasing the vitality of humanistic knowledge in the real world. Some of these projects …
Madison offers the perfect balance of city life and nature. Downtown is full of vibrant cultural scenes, while gorgeous lakes and beautiful public parks provide you with plenty of opportunities to enjoy outside activities. You can find many cozy spots to chill and relax after (or even during!) your study, including Memorial Terrace, Arboretum, and …
UW-Madison’s English Department is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, offering an experience that is both rigorous and supportive. The department houses four distinct tracks: Literary Studies, Composition & Rhetoric, English Language and Linguistics, and Creative Writing. Graduate students pursuing an English PhD in Literary Studies, Composition & Rhetoric, or English …
In a beautiful, rich display of cross-generational engagement, Diya Abbas (Creative Writing major and First-Wave student) recently published a review of Danez Smith’s (Creative Writing and First-Wave alum) newest poetry collection from Graywolf Press, BLUFF, in The Adroit Journal. In concluding the review, Abbas writes: I want to say to them: ‘Sheesh. Your language humbles …
A New Chapter: Meet Michael Braun, Owner andEditor-in-Chief at Orange Hat Publishing by: Caroline Hensley In February 2024, three-time UW-Madison alumnus Michael T. Braun filled out an alumni spotlight survey for the English department. He highlighted how humanities programs offer training in clear and organized writing, persuasive interpretation, and coalition-building that allows “fun work” to …
Amadi Ozier has been awarded a 2024-25 Schomburg Fellowship through the Scholars-in-Residence Program at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of the New York Public Library to conduct archival research for Ozier’s book project on humor and the development of the black middle class in the 1890s and 1900s. Congratulations, Amadi!