Kinsley Searles (BA '22, MA '24) When I first started studying English in K-State, my goal was to go on to get my Ph.D. and become an English professor. I envisioned myself writing articles, presenting at conferences, and chatting with students. But in my career today, you can often find me blowing up marshmallows in … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Kinsley Searles
Phillip Marzluf's essay appears in Studies in Travel Writing (10 Oct. 2025) Each month during the academic year, we assemble a newsletter of the department's recent publications, presentations, announcements, and awards. We're happy to recognize the recent successes in research, scholarship, and creative activity outlined below. Want to catch up on past successes or to find future … Continue reading November 2025 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Alexander Hurla (BA ’22) Since our blog debuted in 2017, we have published 500+ posts. While some of you may have been with us from the start (thank you, loyal readers!), others may have joined us more recently. So, we're highlighting periodically some of the posts that have garnered a lot of views or that … Continue reading From the Archive: Undergrad Student Spotlight: Alexander Hurla
Philip Nel's contribution to the OUPblog titled "Turn off AI. Pick up a crayon" (10 Oct 2025). Each month during the academic year, we assemble a newsletter of the department's recent publications, presentations, announcements, and awards. We're happy to recognize the recent successes in research, scholarship, and creative activity outlined below. Want to catch up … Continue reading October 2025 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Cover for The Nature of Our Times: Poems on America's Landas, Waters, Wildlife, and Other Natural Wonders (Paloma Press, 2025), which includes a contribution from Traci Brimhall. Each month during the academic year, we assemble a newsletter of the department's recent publications, presentations, announcements, and awards. We're happy to recognize the recent successes in research, … Continue reading September 2025 Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Kevin Rabas (MA '98) In Jonathan’s Office for Jonathan Holden On Jonathan’s office wall, a chalkboardwith a big egg drawn. He motioned,and I sat down among the stacksof books and papers. One fan gustand the room would lift uplike a pigeon flock. Jonathanasked me if I spoke German,and I said I had been to … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Rabas
Molly Hamm-Rodriguez (BA '10) When I tell people that I am from Kansas, they are usually surprised. How did I end up in a career focused on comparative and international education, given where I’m from? In response, I always point to my time as an English major at K-State. My interest in understanding the human … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Molly Hamm-Rodriguez
Hannah Rollison (MA ’22) (Photo: 2022) Since our blog debuted in 2017, we have published 500+ posts. While some of you may have been with us from the start (thank you, loyal readers!), others may have joined us more recently. So, we're highlighting periodically some of the posts that have garnered a lot of views … Continue reading From the Archive: Grad Student Spotlight: Hannah Rollison
Saturday's Kansas Book Festival celebrated books, readers, and the art of making meaning of our lives. My primary purpose for attending was to hear a tribute to Jonathan Holden, first poet laureate of Kansas (2005-2007) and Kansas State English professor from 1978-2013. Following Jonathan's death on December 20, 2024, Tom Averill began to contact some … Continue reading Kansas Book Festival 2025: Tribute to Jonathan Holden
I had the Kansas State game in Dublin, Ireland, circled on my calendar since it was announced last year. My alma mater was scheduled to play in the country that I hoped to be living in, and I’d be damned if I was going to miss that. I started scouting tickets, talked the game up … Continue reading Peil Mheiriceánach
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