Looking for something new to read or watch this summer? Our faculty share the titles that have inspired, challenged, and delighted them recently. Their selections invite you to slow down, explore, and enjoy the long days of the season.
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Meet some of our 2026 Faculty and Staff Award Recipients
See which faculty members were honored this year and discover the work that earned them recognition across campus and within the department.
A Year of Words and Wonders (2024-2025): Notes from the Chair
From the Chair’s desk: celebrating resilience, creativity, and growth in UW English Department 2024–25.
How to Sing the Elegies for the Season: Sarah Dimick’s Unseasonable
UW-English Alumni Sarah Dimick (Assistant Professor at Northwestern) publishes her first book, Unseasonable: Climate Change in Global Literatures. Her writing invites us to cultivate a new habit of reading and caring for the season.
Faculty Picks: What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Summer
Looking for ways to make the most of your summer time? Our faculty have gathered recommendations, from books and films to music and podcasts, that spark curiosity and creativity.
Honoring Our Award-Winning Educators Who Shape the Future of Learning
How Do Great Educators Transform Classrooms and Mentor Future Leaders? Meet this Year’s Award Winners. by Fabiola M. Martinez Del Valle This year, as UW–Madison navigates new challenges and opportunities in higher education, our English …