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Department of
English

English Leads Everywhere

Spotlights

Matthew Parker

Matthew Parker '13

Criminal Defense Investigator

Sami Grace Donnelly posing for a photo during a sunny day on Auburn's campus

Sami Grace Donnelly

English Literature

Juliane Braun

Juliane Braun

Associate Professor

The English Core Curriculum

Our English core classes will equip you for success in your career and prepare you for a life of thinking critically and creatively about who you are, who you want to be, and how to better the world we live in.

Journals and Book Series

Our faculty are editors of prestigious journals showcasing research and creative work. Journals provoke deep thinking, broaden perspectives and enrich our scholarly fields.

News

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    CLA accepting proposals for AI conference

    The AI Nexus conference will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence with the arts, humanities and engineering. This interdisciplinary forum moves beyond traditional AI conversations, focusing on the synthesis of technical innovation with ethical inquiry, cultural critique and creative expression.

  • Matthew Mercer and Emily Friedman speaking on stage
    Critical Role, Critical Lessons: Matthew Mercer Talks Story and Community

    Matthew Mercer, acclaimed voice actor and founding member of Critical Role, discussed storytelling, creativity, and the power of community through tabletop gaming with Jean W. Liles Professor of English Emily Friedman at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.

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    Octavia Spencer leads Auburn Family in celebrating Homecoming 2025

    Homecoming 2025 welcomed members of the Auburn Family back to the Plains for a weekend of festivities, including a parade led by Academy Award winner and alumna Octavia Spencer.

  • Benjamin Fagan
    Fagan join Honors College as NPS Assistant Director

    Benjamin Fagan has been appointed as the Honors College’s assistant director for National Prestigious Scholarships. The associate professor of English will support undergraduate and graduate students from across campus, educating them on national scholarship programs.