Longtime English Prof Awarded Emeritus Status
June 07, 2021
- Dr. Terry Dalrymple (right) interviewing author Dan Chaon at the ASU Writers Conference
Dr. Terence “Terry” Dalrymple, a member of the Angelo State University English faculty for 40 years until his retirement in May 2020, has been awarded the title of Distinguished Professor of English Emeritus by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Dalrymple’s own stories have appeared in dozens of journals and anthologies, and his list of book publications includes:
- “Texas Weather” – editor, mixed anthology
- “Love Stories (Sort Of)” – author, short fiction collection
- “Salvation” – author, short story collection
- “Fishing for Trouble” – author, novel for middle readers
- “Texas 5X5” – co-author, short story collection
- “Texas Soundtrack: Stories Inspired by Texas Music” – editor, short story collection
Within the Department of English and Modern Languages, Dalrymple also worked with colleagues to create both an academic major and minor in creative writing, both of which remain popular with students. He also held ASU’s John S. Cargile University Professorship from 2003-19, earning praise from his students and colleagues for his numerous achievements in teaching, service and creative work.
Ashworth-King added, “Terry gives everything to all the communities he serves. I benefited tremendously from his mentorship from my first moments at ASU over a decade ago, and to count him my good friend now has been one of my life’s honors. He is one of the most hard-working, honorable, charismatic and dedicated persons I have ever known and will ever know. He is most deserving of this tremendous honor.”
In further recognition of his work, Dalrymple was elected to the prestigious Texas Institute of Letters. He also served in leadership positions with the American Studies Association of Texas, South Central Modern Language Association, Texas Association of Creative Writing Teachers, Conference of College Teachers of English and Sigma Tau Delta national English honor society.