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​Welcome

The English major offers a strong  liberal arts education and excellent ways to sharpen your skills in writing, analysis, and research--all critical tools in today's world.

After PC, many English majors pursue graduate and professional study at prestigious institutions, and others find employment in a variety of careers. 

Alumni have flourished in the fields of education, advertising, business, entertainment, journalism, law, medicine, politics, public relations, and publishing. Please explore our website and contact our faculty to learn more.

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Contact

The Department of English is located in the Phillips Memorial Library, Room LL10. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. For more information, email engdept@providence.edu or contact the following people.

Chair:                                                          Assistant Chair:                                         Administrative Assistant: 

Dr. Bruce E. Graver                                  Dr. Tuire Valkeakari                                    Janet Masso  
Room LL30                                               Room LL26                                                  401-865-2292
401-865-2053                                           401-865-2802                                             401-865-1192 Fax
beg@providence.edu                              tvalkeak@providence.edu                         jmasso@providence.edu

​News & Events

Senior Reception
A reception in honor of our graduates will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Overlook Lounge in Slavin.

Poetry & Fiction Contest Winners
The Poetry & Fiction Contest took place on Tuesday, April 17.  Winners were chosen in verse poetry, prose poetry, and fiction. 

deNiord Wins Teaching Award
1deniord.jpgCongratulations to Professor Chard deNiord, the 2011-2012 recipient of the Joseph R. Accinno Teaching Award. This award is given annually "to the faculty member who best exhibits excellence in teaching, passion and enthusiasm for learning, and genuine concern for students' academic and personal growth." Read more.

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Network with current English majors and minors, alumni, and faculty and stay up-to-date on events sponsored by the Department of English through our Facebook page.

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What does it mean to be a Catholic and Dominican college? We invite you to explore this question and the distinctive mission of Providence College.
About Providence College's Catholic and Dominican Identity