English Faculty and Staff
Making the Difference
The English Department is one of the largest departments on campus, with about 40 current faculty/staff and many active retired faculty/emeriti. The depth of faculty expertise, passion, and engagement sets English apart from other areas of campus. With prolific writers, researchers, and scholars, students who major or minor in English will find incredible instruction and academic support.
8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 2:30pm
My name is Danica Lorasch, and I am the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) Department Assistant. I am here to create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for our CWE Interns and all writers entering the Center. If you have any questions about the Center, setting up an appointment, or anything else, I am here to help.
Molly Patterson is an Associate Professor in the English Department, specializing in Creative Writing. Her short fiction has been published in The Atlantic Monthly and The Iowa Review, among other publications, and her novel, Rebellion, was published by Harper (HarperCollins).