English Department News
Asbury Welcomes New Faculty Members for the School Year
Aug 19, 2024 — Pulling from a range of distinguished academic careers, Asbury University welcomes eight new faculty members who will further propel the university forward with academic excellence to start the 2024-25 academic year.
Education Students Gain Cross-Cultural Experience and Teaching Skills in Hungary ESL Camp
Jul 17, 2024 — In June, School of Education Associate Professor Dr. Barbara Adams ’91 Hamilton took 12 education students to teach English as a second language (ESL) at a camp in Letenye, Hungary, and serve a community through the local church in partnership with One Mission Society.
Asbury Welcomes Award-Winning Screenwriter to Teach Media Writing Courses this Fall
May 14, 2024 — Seasoned film professional Andrea Gyertson ’95 Nasfell will teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses beginning fall 2024 at Asbury University.
Asbury Poet-Educator Debuts New Book
Jan 31, 2024 — Alumna Kristina Rader ’06 Erny recently published a book of poems with Solum Literary Press entitled Elijah Fed by Ravens.
Asbury Professor Edits New Version of Dickens’ Christmas Carol
Nov 21, 2023 — Just in time for Christmas, Owl’s Nest Publishers announces the release of a new edition of “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ classic masterpiece of hope and redemption, edited and annotated by Asbury Professor of English, Dr. Devin Brown.
Asbury Welcomes Community for Annual Songs of the Season Christmas Concert
Nov 9, 2023 — The Asbury University Music and English Departments welcome the public to a free concert on December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Hughes Auditorium.
Asbury English Professor Publishes Novel for Young People
Aug 16, 2023 — Asbury University Professor of English Dr. Devin Brown recently published his second novel for young people.
Dr. Daniel Strait Receives the Frances White Ewbank Award
Apr 24, 2023 — Dr. Daniel Strait, professor of English and associate dean of Asbury University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, received the Francis White Ewbank Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Asbury C.S. Lewis Scholar Publishes Discussion Guide for Stage Production
Oct 17, 2022 — Professor of English at Asbury University and Lilly Scholar Dr. Devin Brown released a Discussion Guide for C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In, the second play following C.S. Lewis’ life produced by the Fellowship for Performing Arts.
