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Ronald A. Rebholz, who shared his passion for Shakespeare and other literary greats of the Renaissance with several generations of Stanford students, died Nov. 8 of natural causes at Lytton Gardens, a senior living facility in Palo…

 

Provost John Etchemendy announced that eight faculty members had been named or reappointed Bass University Fellows.

Jennifer Summit was reappointed in recognition for her contributions to undergraduate education.

The much-discussed "crisis of the humanities" has provoked a stream of attacks and justifications, with politicians like Florida governor Rick Scott questioning investment in English, art, and history.  Commentator David Brooks argued in the…

English professor, Tobias Wolff wins Oregon State University's Biennial Stone Award for Lifetime Literary Achievement.

 

The biennial award is given to a major American author who has created a body of critically acclaimed work…

"Another Look," which was founded by the English department and Creative Writing program launches its second year with Ackerley's, My Father and Myself.  The evening will be moderated by Terry Castle, professor of English and author of…