The Department of English
Anatomy of an Internship
English major Dylan Manning '22 pursues the internship of her dreams: working on late night TV's "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee."
Mind of a Writer
A senior English major speaks to Prof. Ira Sukrungruang about inclusive literature, his teaching philosophy and creative writing.
Insider Perspective
Kenyon English students traveled to a medium-security correctional institution to participate in Monday evening seminars with inmates…
A Legacy of Transformation
Professor of English David Lynn ’76 P’14 prepares to step down after a record-breaking 26 years editing the Kenyon Review.
Ripped from the Headlines
Visiting Assistant Professor of English Andrew Grace '01 explains the connection between his latest poem and Ohio's opioid crisis.
Bridging Science and Art
A new literary journal at Kenyon gives science enthusiasts a creative outlet.
For the Love of Literature
A keynote lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove capped off a festive week of events celebrating literature.
The Cheerful Critic
English and history major Margaret Willison '07 turned her love of pop culture into a mini media empire.
Stepping Up
Kenyon's alumni network helps English major Amy Shirer '18 take her internship to the next level.
Learning to Write at Kenyon
Morgan Harden '17 describes how Kenyon gives students the support to develop into great writers across disciplines.
Inside the Review
Students have the big job of helping choose submissions for the prestigious Kenyon Review literary magazine.
Unbroken Record
Best-selling author Laura Hillenbrand '89 talks about "Unbroken" and Kenyon's influence on her writing career.
Kindred Literary Spirits
The Fault in Our Stars and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenJohn Green '00 and Ransom Riggs '01: Kenyon friends, together again on the bestseller list.
Torday Takes Flight
With his debut novel getting the book world's attention, Daniel Torday '00 talks about his "inexplicable love of central Ohio."
Kenyon Review Associates Program
Students accepted into the Kenyon Review Associates Program gain hands-on experience in literary editing, publishing and marketing…
The Kenyon College English Department is dedicated to the teaching and study of literatures in English through attentive close reading, critical thinking, effective speaking and skillful writing.
Its faculty includes renowned teachers and award-winning poets and fiction writers. As the home of the internationally renowned Kenyon Review, as well as many student-run literary publications, Kenyon offers a rich literary as well as intellectual life.