Twenty-one English graduates leave excellent legacies at FSU

The Department of English recognizes and congratulates our undergraduate students who graduated as Outstanding Senior Scholars and those with Dual Honors, Honors in the Major, or University Honors designations.

Honors Distinction criteria

University Honors

Students with this notation earned at least 18 honors points in fulfillment of the general program requirements.

Honors in the Major

Students with this notation completed an Honors in the Major project in fulfillment of the requirement for "with Honors" in their major department.

Dual Honors

Students with this notation completed both the University Honors Program and the Honors in the Major Program.

Outstanding Senior Scholar

Completed the University Honors Program, the Honors in the Major Program, and achieved a GPA of 3.9 or higher.

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Outstanding Senior Scholars

 

Alanna Felton

Creative Writing

Thesis Title: She is Not Your Cautionary Tale: Stories of Magical and Monstrous Girls

Thesis Director: English Assistant Professor Ravi Howard

 

 

KIERSTEN WRIGHT

Creative Writing

Thesis Title: Sunonoma

Thesis Director: Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of English David Kirby

 

 

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Honors Thesis Mentor Award, Spring 2020 Winner                                              English Professor Ned Stuckey-French

This award recognizes and honors the late Dr. Stuckey-French’s distinguished work directing and advising undergraduate research through the Honors in the Major program.

Here are samples of what his student nominator, Angela Lertkiratikul, and his colleague, Dr. Andrew Epstein, wrote about the mentorship and dedication of Dr. Stuckey-French:

“He made sure everything was always in the best interest of his students. His ability to teach and connect with students stems from his heart of gold, notable storytelling, and providing different mediums for students to create and communicate through.” - Angela Lertkiratikul

"I was always impressed by how he approached his students’ work with such genuine interest and curiosity, meeting them on their own terms, but also driving them to push further and think more deeply. Students were drawn to his deep knowledge and his passion for ideas, culture, history, politics, and, of course, literature. He also managed the difficult balancing act of being a very warm, encouraging, and supportive mentor while still maintaining the highest standards and expectations." - English Professor Andrew Epstein

The FSU Honors Program is grateful for Dr. Stuckey’s contributions to student success in the Honors in the Major program.