We take the greatest pleasure in sharing the news that Professor Daniel Robinson has been honored with the University Outstanding Researcher Award.  Faithful readers of our blog will know that Professor Robinson has undertaken a robust and internationally-recognized research 9780199662128_450agenda on the poetry of the Romantic period, including his current project of editing a major new anthology on the subject for Bloomsbury.

Kim, Emma, Victoria, Bill, Amanda, and Jeannie in the reading room of the Jerwood Centre.
Kim, Taylor, Emma, Victoria, Bill, Amanda, and Jeannie in the reading room of the Jerwood Centre.

Professor Robinson has also involved students in his research through the program he has developed for Widener English in Textual Scholarship.  Undergraduates at Widener have a unique opportunity to work with original manuscripts at the Jerwood Centre in Grasmere, England, supported and advised by Professor Robinson.

This award is highly competitive, with nominees evaluated by a distinguished panel of outside reviewers.  We are incredibly proud of Professor Robinson, and grateful for all he does for our students!

Professor Robinson with students Ashley DiRienzo (l) and Taylor Brown (r) at the awards ceremony on Thursday night.
Professor Robinson with students Ashley DiRienzo (l) and Taylor Brown (r) at the awards ceremony on Thursday night.