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Rushton Journal of Undergraduate Humanities Research

Call for Papers & Submissions

We want to read your essay! The Rushton Journal of Undergraduate Humanities Research welcomes submissions of scholarly work from WSU undergraduates grounded in the humanities and related fields, such as African American studies, anthropology, art history, communication, English, foreign languages, history, media studies, philosophy, and more. Edited by Wayne State students, the Rushton Journal aims to build intellectual community and to enhance the undergraduate experience at Wayne State. Submissions should meet the following requirements:

  • An original research paper of 2,000-6,000 words, including references and bibliography, written for an undergraduate course taken at Wayne State during any of the following semesters: Sp/Su 25, Fall 25, Winter 26.
  • An abstract of 150 words that describes the paper’s argument and topic.
  • Attached as a .docx or .doc file
  • DEADLINE: May 5, 2026 (last day of final exams)

Please see formatting requirements and upload your submission at the

Past submissions originated from the Wayne State classes listed below. If you've written a paper that you are proud of in a humanities-oriented class like these, submit your essay today!

  • AFS 2390: Introduction to African American Literature: Writing about Texts
  • AFS 3250: Politics and Culture in the Anglophone Caribbean
  • AFS/GSW 5110: Black Women in America
  • AFS/GSW 5310: Special Topics in African American Studies
  • AH 5560: Special Topics in Art History
  • ANT 5500: Historical Archaeology
  • CHI 2050: Gateway to Chinese Civilizations
  • ENG 1020: Introductory College Writing
  • ENG 3010: Intermediate College Writing
  • ENG 4850: Research Colloquium
  • ENG/GSW 5035: Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies:
  • ENG 5150: Shakespeare
  • ENG 5340: Topics in British Literature
  • ENG 5480: Topics in African American Literature
  • ENG 5795: Topics in Rhetoric and Writing
  • ENG 5992: Senior Seminar
  • FRE/GER 2991: Understanding the Fairy Tale
  • HIS 3000: The Historian's Craft
  • HIS 5360: The Early Middle Ages: 300-1000
  • HIS 5996: Junior/Senior Research Seminar
  • HON 1000: The City: Changing Detroit
  • HON 2000: Foundation Seminary
  • HON 4998: University Honors Thesis
  • LAS 3710: Learning About Your Community Through Research
  • LIN/ENG 2730: Languages of the World
  • PHI 5550: Philosophy of Mind
  • PHI 5800: Special Topics in Philosophy
  • PHI 6990: Directed Reading
  • University Research Opportunities Program (UROP)