Cecelia Tichi
Vanderbilt University Press Editorial Committee announced
May. 24, 2019—Thirteen faculty members have been selected to support the continued excellence and growth of the Vanderbilt University Press for the 2019-20 academic year.
How to mind your manners—in 1890
May. 23, 2019—Just in time for the debut of a new television series this year on NBC exploring the Gilded Age, Cecelia Tichi, the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English, has published her latest book, What Would Mrs. Astor Do? (2018, NYU Press).
Vanderbilt Libraries feature sweet literary puns at second annual Edible Books Festival
Apr. 5, 2019—Book lovers and baking enthusiasts alike gathered on Monday for the second annual Edible Books Festival hosted by the Vanderbilt Libraries.
Tichi’s latest research is ‘how-to manual’ for Gilded Age socialites
Mar. 4, 2019—Cecelia Tichi, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English and professor of American studies, will discuss the many rules for making it into the top tier of late-19th century high society during a reading and discussion of her book "What Would Mrs. Astor Do?" March 13 in the Vanderbilt Library's Special Collections.
What’s On My Mind: The bright points of 2018
Dec. 21, 2018—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on Vanderbilt's work, progress and accomplishments over the past 12 months in his final column of 2018.
Mark Cirino signs ‘Hidden Hemingway’ at Barnes & Noble
Mar. 29, 2017—Mark Cirino, associate professor of English at the University of Evansville, will discuss and sign his recent book, Hidden Hemingway, beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt. He will be joined in discussion by Vanderbilt professor Cecelia Tichi, the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in English and author of Jack London: A Writer's Fight for a Better America.
Arts and Culture Accolades, Fall 2016
Nov. 20, 2016—Read about noteworthy accomplishments by Vesna Pavlović, associate professor of art, and Cecelia Tichi, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English.
Kudos: Read about faculty and student awards and achievements
Sep. 28, 2016—Read about the latest Vanderbilt University faculty and student awards and achievements.
Tichi’s stage play based on her ‘Jack London’ book
Sep. 9, 2016—'The House That Jack Built," a play by Cecilia Tichi, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English, will be produced at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa, California, Sept. 9-25.
Thirteen honored at endowed chair holder celebration
Feb. 19, 2016—Thirteen Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Feb. 18 at the Student Life Center.
Tichi’s new play on Jack London to be unveiled at Neely Auditorium
Nov. 18, 2015—English professor Cecelia Tichi's passionate interest and research about Jack London has led to not only a book, but also a new play that actors will present in a Nov. 20 reading at Neely Auditorium.
Recent Books, Fall 2015
Oct. 23, 2015—Black Practical Theology (2015, Baylor University Press) by Dale Andrews, MA’97, PhD’98, Distinguished Professor of Homiletics and Social Justice, and Robert Smith, editors Black Practical Theology brings together a conversation between scholars working within the traditional disciplines of theological education and those working within practical theology. To this ongoing conversation, the editors add the voices...