In Fall 2020, WRAC is welcoming seven new PhD students and eight new MA students. Each of our new colleagues bring a stellar range of experiences, credentials, and scholarly interests,…
Our faculty spotlight this week is Ben Lauren! One of our WRAC peers shared the following thoughts about Ben's work: As the assistant director of the graduate programs, Ben does…
The College of Arts & Letters is pleased to host MacArthur Genius, Guggenheim Fellow, and acclaimed author Claudia Rankine as part of the College’s Signature Lecture Series. This online interactive…
Our faculty spotlight this week is WRAC assistant professor Sarah Gibbons! Sarah was nominated for a spotlight because of her work on the summer 2020 WRAC Online Teaching Workshops. On…
Professor Jacqueline Rhodes has been appointed Chair of the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures (WRAC). Rhodes has served as Interim Chair of the Department since August 16, 2018.…
On October 6, 2020 College of Arts & Letters students Carly Lize (English 2021), Devin Heard (Humanities Pre-Law 2021), Alia Jones (Humanities Pre-Law 2021), Abbey Clothier (Humanities Pre-law 2021) and Jordyn Joseph (Professional Writing/Accounting 2022) shared why they chose their major, the careers they are striving for, favorite places on campus, how they are managing during these times, and the new opportunities ahead for them.
Our student spotlight this week is Jerrice Donelson! Jerrice is a Ph.D. student in Rhetoric and Writing. One of her peers shared the following thoughts about Jerrice's work: "When we…
Dear College of Arts & Letters Students, Staff, and Faculty, As we navigate this challenging period of remote learning, it is important to find ways to remain connected. One of…
This week we’re celebrating Tina Puntasecca, a second-year PhD student in WRAC. One of Tina’s colleagues shared Tina's recent accomplishment: a published book chapter. The book is Teaching Gloria E.…
Our faculty spotlight this week is Grace Pregent, a graduate faculty member in WRAC and an associate director of The Writing Center @ MSU! One of Grace’s colleagues shared this…
Our spotlight this week is Lorelei Blackburn, an assistant professor in WRAC! One of her peers shared the following about her work: Lorelei is an outstanding educator who has long…