News and Spotlights

Conversations with the College of Arts & Letters Students

October 9, 2020

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.

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Student Spotlight: Jerrice Donelson

October 5, 2020

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…

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National Voter Registration Day

September 22, 2020

As we navigate this challenging period of remote learning, it is important to find ways to remain connected. One of the most enduring ways we are connected as a society is through the vital practice of voting that sustains our democracy. For generations, Americans have fought, struggled, and died to establish and preserve our right to vote. Their sacrifices make voting our sacred responsibility.

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Student Spotlight: Tina Puntasecca

September 14, 2020

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.…

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Faculty Spotlight: Grace Pregent

September 7, 2020

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…

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Faculty Spotlight: Lorelei Blackburn

August 31, 2020

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…

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WRAC Welcomes New Students to the Rhetoric and Writing Graduate Program!

August 25, 2020

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,…

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Faculty Spotlight: Karen Moroski-Rigney

August 24, 2020

This week's faculty spotlight is Karen Moroski-Rigney, a graduate faculty member in WRAC and Associate Director of the Writing Center! One of her peers shared these thoughts about her work:…

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Ph.D. Student Awarded King-Chávez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship

August 20, 2020

Ja’La Wourman, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures, was awarded the King-Chávez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship award, which aims to increase the pool of academically underrepresented candidates…

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Faculty Spotlight: Hillery Glasby

August 17, 2020

Our faculty spotlight this week is Hillery Glasby, an assistant professor in the WRAC department! One of her peers wanted to give a shout-out to Hillery for her work in…