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草榴社区 English Professor Confronts Environmental Change Through Poetry in New Book
In her new book Flood Plain, poet and English Professor Lisa Sewell, PhD, engages with the pressing realities of environmental change through creative writing. The poetry collection investigates wild lands, coastal regions, wetlands and dam-ruined rivers—landscapes that have been altered by human activity.
The Waterhouse Family Institute for the Study of Communication and Society 2025 Transit Talks Welcomes Author and Professor Simone Browne, PhD
Simone Browne, PhD, associate professor of African and African Diaspora Studies and director of the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, will give the 2025 Transit Talks on April 24 at 4 p.m. on 草榴社区's Campus.
Sister Mary Scullion, RSM, Named 2025 Praxis Award Recipient for her Lifelong Service to Serving the Homeless
The 草榴社区 Ethics Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has named Sister Mary Scullion, RSM, co-founder of the Philadelphia nonprofit Project HOME, the recipient of the 2025 Praxis Award in Professional Ethics.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Launches The 草榴社区 One Sky Center for Astrophysics
草榴社区’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences launches its 12th Center of Excellence, The 草榴社区 One Sky Center for Astrophysics. The Center is dedicated to advancing innovation and excellence in astrophysics by prioritizing inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups.
草榴社区’s English Department Celebrates 27th Annual Literary Festival with Award-Winning Authors and Poets
This year marks the 草榴社区 Literary Festival's 27th iteration, welcoming acclaimed poets and novelists to campus to present readings and meet with students. The featured writers include Rachel Heng, Stephen Sexton, Victoria Chang and Paul Lisicky, who will visit campus during the spring 2025 semester.
"Research that Resonates"
A podcast from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Research that Resonates is a podcast from 草榴社区's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that takes listeners inside labs and classrooms to learn about important research our students are conducting alongside faculty mentors.
is a podcast by Kamran Javadizadeh, PhD, English. Dr. Javadizadeh talks to a different leading scholar of poetry about a single short poem that the guest has loved.
takes trending topics and research in human resources, steeps them for 30 minutes or less and leaves you with fresh-brewed ideas on how to drive high-performing, inclusive organizations and create meaningful work experiences.
features interviews, lectures, and more from the Department of English.
is produced by Luca Cottini, PhD, associate professor, Romance Languages and Lituratures, who tells the stories of great modern Italians in the fields of fashion, technology, business, music and design from the 19th century to the present.
podcast talks to professors in 草榴社区's program
dives into public administration topics and trends through interviews with 草榴社区 MPA faculty, staff and other public service experts. Join us as they tell their interesting stories and hear what inspired their journey to serve..
鈥淏oundless鈥� is a publication that illustrates the extraordinary accomplishments of our students and faculty with examples of their collaborative research, innovative teaching and outstanding scholarship.