Dr. Lilian Mina
In the heart of our southern urban city sprawls UAB, a stunningly diverse and vibrantly active community. It is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the out (yes, we shamelessly gloat over every new gorgeous building). But inside these buildings, whether shiny-new or familiar with age, there are over 2,000 first time freshman, each of whom will walk through the doors of an English composition class.
Ensuring they are taught from the best curriculum, with access to the latest technology, by the most skilled instructors—well, that is the job of Dr. Lilian Mina.
Dr. Meagan Malone
Have you ever struggled with your writing process? Have you ever considered taking a class at UAB that deals with communication and the English language? Meet one of our newest professors, Dr. Meagan Malone. She is, like many of our great professors, bringing years of experience and multiple degrees in various concentrations and, like all our professors, is extremely qualified.
Meet Madison Hogg
Madison, a second-year master's student, finds herself changing with each class she takes. She is working as a graduate teaching assistant while completing her thesis on the presence of grief in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Read on to learn more about Madison, from her "origin story" with literature to what she has found herself enjoying most as a tutor and teacher.
Meet Lorice Tolbert
Students and faculty alike love Lorice: a second-year master's student who views language as a living, breathing thing. While working on her thesis, Lorice is also taking and teaching classes. Read on to learn why she chose to be here and what she loves most about teaching.
Meet Maggie Sharp
Maggie Sharp is a much-loved M.A student from Foley, Alabama. Sharp is in her second year of the English graduate program, which means she is busy writing a thesis, teaching freshman composition as a teaching assistant, as well managing the University Writing Center as a Graduate Assistant Director.
Meet Emmett Christolear
Emmett is a fun, funny, and dearly-loved second-year master's student. While working on a mixed form thesis, taking classes, and teaching classes this year, he's also serving as a Graduate Assistant Director in the University Writing Center. Read on to learn more about his adventure here at UAB.
Karen Coggin
Administrative Associate
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Elfrieda Clark
Office Associate
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In the Department of English, we strive to serve our students, the university, and our profession by combining teaching, research, and service. You’ll have the chance to work with award-winning teachers and scholars on a broad range of subjects, from Renaissance English literature through contemporary flash fiction, from digital document design through the History of the English Language.
English department faculty members have won awards for their scholarship (Rebecca Ann Bach and Kieran Quinlan). They have also been honored with President’s Teaching Awards (Alison Chapman, Cynthia Ryan, David Basilico, and Cassandra Ellis). And their service to others has been recognized as well (Alison Chapman, Cynthia Ryan, Cassandra Ellis, Nichole Lariscy, and Jaclyn Wells).
Just as we offer students a chance to work with faculty on their own research topics, we guide them in internships around the university and beyond, enabling them to pursue their own career interests while serving others. Please join us to add your voice to the conversation and your skills and energies to our community.