Department of English - Carnegie Mellon University

Can an Academic Social Network Engage Students Across Disciplines?

Earlier this year, the social networking application Classroom Salon (CLS), co-developed by English Department professor David Kaufer, was awarded a grant from Next ... Read More »

The English Department is both inspired by the richness of the humanist tradition and dedicated to innovation. Our graduates enter careers in academia and the professions well-prepared to meet the changing needs of society with creativity, historical perspective, global awareness, and outstanding communication skills.

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Event Highlights

Fri, Feb 10
4:30 pm
CAUSE presents
Bettye Collier-Thomas

Tue, Feb 21
4:30 pm
The LCS Colloquium presents
David Golumbia

Wed, Feb 29
5:00 pm
Center for Arts the Society presents
Lisa Gitelman

For information on all our upcoming events, see our events page and events calendar

Faculty Books

McCafferty, Jane. First You Try Everything. Harper, 2012.

First You Try Everything

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