2 English Faculty Members Receive 2012 Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Awards

Two English department faculty members have been selected as recipients of the 2012 Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Awards. The award winners - Martha Ratliff and and John Reed - are recognized based on their accomplishments, including the publication of books during the last academic year.

Dr. Ratliff published "Hmong-Mien Language History". It contributes to the field of Hmong-Mien and to Asian and historical linguistics.

Dr. Reed's book is entitled "Dickens' Hyperrealism". It examines Dickens' writing in a new light.

Each award winner will receive a citation, an engraved plaque, and an award of $2,500. They will be honored at the Academic Recognition Ceremony on April 26th and at the May 2nd Board of Governors meeting.