English Matters
The Fall 2026 issue of English Matters, the English Department’s twice-yearly newsletter, celebrates Mason's China 1 + 2 + 1 partnership with Yangzhou University. Fifteen students concluded their two-year study as English Majors in May 2026, and thirty-three students are continuing or beginning their programs this fall. Additionally, the new issue celebrates Guggenheim Fellowships for both a professor and an alum, essays awards for three students, and an honor for a long-time administrative leader. Check out these stories and more in the PDF below—and the archive of recent issues too.
Older issues of English Matters can be found on ISSUU: https://issuu.com/gmuenglish. Our transition in early 2024 from printing and mailing physical issue to producing virtual, magazine-style newsletters has saved significant funds for the Department, allowing us to continue supporting other initiatives and endeavors.
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