DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
English at Villanova offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare you to read deeply, think critically, write effectively and speak confidently.
In the Villanova English Department, you encounter both revered classics and celebrated recent work by writers coming from widely different experiences and points of view. In our classes, you hone your writing skills, sharpen your abilities to analyze complex texts, deepen your understanding of cultural and material history, and stimulate your imagination.
The abilities you develop prepare you for fields including consulting, journalism, marketing, law, education, banking, government, college administration, screenwriting and publishing, as well as continued studies in competitive master’s or doctorate programs. In addition, beyond the numerous clubs and publications affiliated with the department, we are excited to offer a variety of scholarships for our undergraduate students.
The heart of the discipline of English is the power of the written word to tell stories, communicate ideas, broaden perspectives and bring about change.
Department Calendar
All About the Bagels
Wednesday, April 8, 9:30 a.m., SAC 402
Enjoy the best bagels in Philadelphia in our student lounge.
Senior Research Conference
Friday, April 10, starting at 2:10 p.m., Falvey 205 and 415
Come support our Spring 2026 seniors as they share their capstone projects--and get a preview of what your own might look like.
Lit Fest: Álvaro Enrigue and Natasha Wimmer
Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m., Falvey Library
Our final Lit Fest reading of 2026.
The Editor/Author Is In!
Wednesday, April 15, 6 p.m., Falvey 205
Dinty Moore, celebrated memoirist, teacher, and editor-in-chief of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction, shares his wisdom from more than 20 years of editing, writing, and supporting authors.
In Solidarity Writing Hangout
Tuesday, April 21, 6:00 p.m., SAC 402
All are welcome to attend! Email Dr. Adrienne Perry to RSVP or with questions.
All About the Bagels
Wednesday, April 22, 9:30 a.m., SAC 402
Enjoy the best bagels in Philadelphia in our student lounge.
English Major Game Night
Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., Bartley 033
Games by and for English majors! You don't have to be a major to attend.
Senior Book-Giving and Award Ceremony
Friday, May 1, 2 p.m., Driscoll Auditorium
A celebration of our departmental award winners and our graduating seniors.
Check us out on the University calendar!
