In August of 2021, Moon City Review, a student and faculty run literary magazine, released their annual publication. Under the direction of Michael Czyzniejewski, associate professor of English, Moon City Review’s staff has been comprised of Missouri State University faculty and students since 2013. As an annual publication they publish writers from all over the world in … [Read more...] about Moon City Review releases 2021 issue
Each semester, The Alum Report publishes a monthly, student-written article featuring alumni of the English Department. The narratives we feature explore the diverse ways in which English degrees are being used and are intended to present possibilities to students that will inspire them as they choose their future careers. Bringing alumni stories and advice to current … [Read more...] about The Alum Report: Introducing Our New Student Editor
Dr. Heidi Hadley's new book, "Navigating Moments of Hesitation: Portraits of Evangelical English Language Arts Teachers," has officially hit bookshelves. The book, published by Myers Education Press, is part of their series "Critical Perspective on Religion and Education." In her book, Hadley examines the way teachers' religious identities shape their classroom practices. … [Read more...] about Hadley publishes new book
by Hank Essman In this installment of the Alum Report, the English Department is proud to highlight the accomplishments of Nancy Allen, a 1978 English Education graduate. Nancy Allen, a 1978 English Department graduate with a major in English Education, is a novelist who specializes in legal thrillers. Her works include four books in her Ozarks Mystery … [Read more...] about The Alum Report: Nancy Allen
by Charlie Crane and Hank Essman, Alum Series Editor Marcia Nichols, a 2000 graduate with a BA in English, uses her passion for literature to enhance her work as an Associate Professor in the Center for Learning Innovation at the University of Minnesota Rochester. Nichols now teaches classes that use an interdisciplinary lens. For example, she uses poetry to … [Read more...] about The Alum Report: Marcia Nichols