The University of Tulsa acquires Fab Lab Tulsa

The University of Tulsa has announced the acquisition of Fab Lab Tulsa, which provides access to digital fabrication tools and resources throughout the community through membership and programming. The move is part of TU’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation and aligns with the university’s global reputation in engineering, computer science, and the creative arts. “We […]

Unique organizational studies program offers expansive opportunities

At roughly 75 majors, organizational studies is one of the largest majors in The University of Tulsa’s Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. From social sciences, media, and arts to business administration, the program provides students a wide range of knowledge and skills, rather than limiting them to a single discipline. But as a so-called […]

TU Law celebrates alumna Sara Hill’s historic confirmation to federal bench

The University of Tulsa’s College of Law congratulates alumna Sara Hill (JD ’03) as she becomes the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the state’s legal landscape. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Hill, who fills a vacant […]

New faculty member brings expertise and INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

The University of Tulsa Department of Psychology has a wide variety of faculty-led research labs. From the Exposure, Relaxation & Rescripting Therapy for Chronic Nightmares study to the Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience lab, TU offers students the opportunity to participate in ongoing research and even publish their findings. New to Kendall College of Arts […]

More than 60 years of James Joyce Quarterly

Legend has it that Thomas Staley, former provost of The University of Tulsa, founded the James Joyce Quarterly, fondly known as JJQ, in his garage. Or was it his kitchen table? That was more than 60 years ago, and since then the journal has become an internationally esteemed publication known for its publishing of critical […]

Department of English & Creative Writing

The UTulsa Department of English and Creative Writing excels in teaching and research, specializing in Anglophone literary traditions with interdisciplinary connections. Courses cover diverse topics, from canonical literature to innovative areas like graphic literature, gaming, and digital scholarship. The community of scholars and artists at UTulsa fosters various approaches to literary studies. Undergraduate programs emphasize seminar-style classes, providing skills valued by employers. Small class sizes enable close collaboration, and graduates pursue diverse paths in culture industries, media, creative writing and business. The graduate programs, offering M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, are known for close student-faculty collaboration, rich resources, and opportunities for teaching training and development.

Creative writing blooms across UTulsa this spring

The University of Tulsa is a lush garden of creative writing this spring. “I can’t recall a time when the nurturing, generation, and sharing of poems, stories, and other genres has been so vibrant,” commented Dennis Denisoff, chair of the Department of English & Creative Writing. “I am especially impressed by students’ participation and leadership in making UTulsa come alive with so many voices and perspectives.”

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James Joyce Quarterly

The James Joyce Quarterly has proudly reigned as the premier journal for international Joyce studies for over 50 years. Each issue hosts an extensive range of critical and theoretical work dedicated to James Joyce's life, writing, and reception. Notably, faculty and students from the UTulsa English & Creative department play an active role as editorial staff for the James Joyce Quarterly.

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