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What is the role of generative AI in academia?

June 5, 2024 by

Ever wished for a writing partner who’s part Shakespeare, part Silicon Valley?  Dr. Leslie Seawright The recent advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT, Gemini, Bard and other large language models have made this possible and left many academicians talking.     Many professors, particularly in the English and communications discipline, have expressed … [Read more...] about What is the role of generative AI in academia?

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Discovery, English, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, Leslie Seawright, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities

An interview with a short story writer

October 5, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Missouri State University English professor Michael Czyniejewski shares the value of short fiction, editing and teaching with the Erie Reader. He is the author of four story collections. … [Read more...] about An interview with a short story writer

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: English, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Michael Czyzniejewski, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities

The power of books to change lives

June 15, 2022 by

Books have the power to shape, influence and change our lives. Why is that so? What goes into a book that can shape lives? Jennifer Murvin, assistant professor of English at Missouri State University and the owner of the indie bookstore, Pagination Bookshop in Springfield, Missouri, shares with Authority Magazine about the books that changed her life. … [Read more...] about The power of books to change lives

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: English, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Jennifer Murvin, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters

Why every college student should take a gender studies class

December 6, 2021 by

General education (“gen-ed”) classes are a requirement for almost every college student, but sometimes it can be difficult to see their value and relevance to your major. However, there’s one subject area that offers students the chance to learn and grow in a meaningful way: gender studies classes. What’s the value of this type of class? Who is it for? Dr. Shannon Wooden, … [Read more...] about Why every college student should take a gender studies class

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: English, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, gender studies, In the News, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, Shannon Wooden

Creating a supportive environment for English learners

November 22, 2021 by

Learning a new language like English can be tough. It’s even more difficult for students new to the U.S., many of whom had to leave their home countries under traumatic conditions. “The biggest challenge for these students is that they are overwhelmed,” said Dr. Andrea Hellman, associate professor of linguistics/TESOL at Missouri State University. “We think it’s just a language … [Read more...] about Creating a supportive environment for English learners

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Andrea Hellman, Awards, English, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters

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