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Gerald Graff Quoted by Inside Higher Ed

Gerald Graff, professor of English, is quoted by Inside Higher Ed in an article exploring the theories behind a decline in women in the humanities, particularly attributing the decrease to women finding more opportunities in the sciences and other fields.

Deirdre McCloskey Receives Julian L. Simon Memorial Award

Deirdre McCloskey, distinguished professor of economics, English, history and communications, was selected as the recipient of Competitive Enterprise Institute's (CEI) prestigious Julian L. Simon Memorial Award.

Roger Reeves Wins Pushcart Prize

A poem by Assistant Professor Roger Reeves in the UIC Department of English has been selected for a Pushcart Prize, one of the most distinguished American literary honors.

Professor Emerita Judith Kegan-Gardiner Quoted in Chicago Tribune

Judith Kegan-Gardiner, professor emerita of English and gender and women’s studies, comments about the lack of recognition for female leaders in a Chicago Tribune article about two Chicago filmmakers' documentary that examines the new surge of women’s empowerment with the mission to “have it all.”

Luis Alberto Urrea at Printers Row Lit Fest

Chicago Tribune reports that Luis Alberto Urrea, LAS distinguished professor of English, and author Colum McCann will launch a global storytelling initiative called Narrative 4 at a Printers Row Lit Fest event.

Professor English To Be Featured on Oprah.com

A recent author event featuring Luis Alberto Urrea, UIC professor of English and LAS distinguished professor, will appear during a segment from Oprah Winfrey's "Super Soul Sunday" program.

Urrea Discusses Latest Book, Queen of America

Luis Alberto Urrea, an LAS distinguished professor in the Department of English, was a guest on WTTW-TV's "Chicago Tonight" for a discussion about his latest book, Queen of America.