Meet our scholars
Welcome to the Department of English, where our expert scholars engage in broad academic and creative activity.
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Recent Scholar Achievements
Celebrating Excellence in Creativity
Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike received the Creativity Award for his outstanding contributions to literature, culture, and the arts.
Honouring Leadership and Mentorship
Derritt Mason was recognized with the Leadership and Mentorship Award for his dedication to supporting academic and community growth.
Recognizing Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Nisha Abraham received the Teaching and Learning Award for her commitment to student engagement and innovative pedagogy.
Researchers in the news
In the News Rebecca Sullivan, English, The Conversation
How Gloria Steinem shaped — and sometimes over‑shadowed — global feminism
In the News Uchechukwu Umezurike, English, in CBC Books
Meet the 2026 CBC Poetry Prize readers
In the News Clara A.B. Joseph writing in The Conversation Canada
As Calgary’s poet laureate, I’m interested in poetry as a form of civic listening
In the News Dania Idriss, English, the Calgary Herald
Calgary author mixes folklore, horror, coming-of-age and Lebanese history in debut collection
In the News Clara A.B. Joseph in The Catholic Register
Calgary poet laureate's work, life guided by prayer
In the News Susan Bennett in NPR
Would you go to a play by yourself? Theaters are hoping so
