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A Career Path Forged in Ancient History

History alumnus Andrew Smith (BA '90, MA '95) was the first in his family to attend college. Oxford University Press has just published his book, "Roman Palmyra: Identity, Community, and State Formation." His former history professor says Smith is "like a poster child for our M.A. in ancient history. His career path illustrates how our master's program serves as a bridge between the bachelor's degree and a strong doctoral program."

Posted on April 5, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Alumni, Books, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Graduate Programs, History, Students | Tagged in: archaeology, Notable Alumni| Comments (0)

Exploring the Magic of ‘Life After Life’

After a 17 year hiatus, storytelling virtuoso Jill McCorkle has published her sixth novel, “Life After Life.” McCorkle, a professor in NC State’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, says that the novel was "a long time coming."

Posted on March 28, 2013 by by Alyssa | Posted in Books, English, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Graduate Programs | Tagged in: Books, Creative Writing, English, Faculty| Comments (0)

Different Countries Inspire 'A Different Sun'

Inspired by a childhood abroad, Professor of English Dr. Elaine Orr is publishing her first novel, "A Different Sun."

Posted on March 18, 2013 by by Alyssa | Posted in Books, Engagement, English, Faculty, Research | Tagged in: Books, English, Faculty| Comments (0)

Filling in Film History, Professors Find First Place

NC State University professors of English Devin and Marsha Orgeron were determined to shed more light on the educational films of the 20th century as they edited "Learning with the Lights Off." In the process, they have earned the prestigious Society for Cinema and Media Studies’ 2013 award for Best Edited Collection.

Posted on March 1, 2013 by by Alyssa | Posted in Books, English, Faculty | Tagged in: Faculty, Faculty Awards, Film Studies| Comments (0)

Preserving Southern History

English professor Dick J. Reavis and some of his students have spent three years recreating The Southern Worker, a little-known 1930s newspaper, in a digital format. The little-known newspaper's stories and personal accounts of hardship during the Great Depression illuminate the plight of poor southerners. Archives are now available online.

Posted on December 6, 2012 by by Kristie Demers | Posted in Books, English, Faculty, Research, Students | Tagged in: Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)