Tagged: English

April 20, 2017

Diversity of Writing: Creative Nonfiction

Margaret Lazarus Dean, director of the creative writing program in the Department of English, learned to write fiction. Her latest book, however, is a work of creative nonfiction, which is...

Johnny Dantonio

May 5, 2015

UT Alum’s Super Bowl Ad Wins A Top Award

Johnny Dantonio (’07) wrote the heartwarming and award winning Budweiser Super Bowl ad “Puppy Love.” Dantonio majored in English at UT with a concentration in creative writing is now creative director at Anomaly in New York.

Brad Tice: The Write Stuff

April 22, 2009

Brad Tice: The Write Stuff

Doctoral candidate Brad Tice came to the UT Knoxville Department of English to steep himself in its rich creative community; he leaves having launched a literary magazine as well as his own career as a creative writer in academe.

The Conversation: Ferns’ Ability to Evolve Backward Offers Insights into the Meandering Path of Evolution
Why might ferns have such flexible reproductive strategies? The answer lies in what they lack: seeds, flowers and fruits. The post The Conversation: Ferns’ Ability to Evolve Backward Offers Insights into the Meandering Path of Evolution appeared first on News.
UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative
East Tennessee Works will focus on underrepresented workers in the green economy and address the growing demand for skilled labor as job roles evolve. The post UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative appeared first on News.
The Conversation: This Course Uses Crime Novels to Teach Critical Thinking
The goals of the course are to teach students the importance of reading critically and share the importance of historical and social context. The post The Conversation: This Course Uses Crime Novels to Teach Critical Thinking appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Why Returning the Name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains Matters
The success of the effort to restore the name Kuwohi may help other communities in their ongoing place renaming efforts. The post The Conversation: Why Returning the Name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains Matters appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Vampire Bats – Look Beyond the Fangs and Blood to See Animal Friendships and Unique Adaptations
Feeding on a blood diet is unusual for a mammal and has led to unique adaptations that facilitate their uncommon lifestyle. The post The Conversation: Vampire Bats – Look Beyond the Fangs and Blood to See Animal Friendships and Unique Adaptations appeared first on News.