For more information on teaching, faculty and staff awards, contact the English Department Chair, Dr. Jeff Clymer.

 

2017 Outstanding Literature or Film Teaching Assistant Award:

Hannah Ruehl

 

2017 Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award:

Rebecca Wiltberger
Valerie Sevens

 

40 Years of Service Award:

Gurney Norman

William S. Ward Award for Distinguished Service by a Faculty Member

The William S. Ward Endowment Fund was established in 1987 by Dr. William S. Ward to honor a member of the English Department faculty who is an excellent teacher, an excellent publishing scholar or creative writer, and an important contributor to the profession at the department, college, university, regional and national level.  Dr. Ward gave such distinguished service himself as a professor in the UK English Department from 1930 to 1974, and as chair of the department from 1951 to 1964.

 

2017 William S. Ward Award Recipient:

Dr. Pearl James

 

Ellen Rosenman Distinguished Faculty Award

The Ellen Rosenman Distinguished Faculty Award was established in 2017 to honor a member of the English Department faculty who has excelled in research, teaching, and service. 

 

2017 Ellen Rosenman Award Recipient:

Erik Reece