Welcome to the discipline of English. As scholars and professors the goal of the faculty is to prepare students for graduate level work and other opportunities that support a higher level of communication and expression in an ever change world. The discipline strengthens and supports academic excellence while facilitating student’s scholarly development through other key areas of the university. English faculty are responsible for the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors Program, Women and Gender Studies, the English Honors Society, Mentorship in the UNCF Mays Mellon Undergraduate Program for interested Ph.D. students, the University Writing Center, The Fisk Forum, and the English Club.

We encourage interested applicants to contact our discipline if questions and further information are needed.