Nikki Giovanni retires from Virginia Tech
Legendary poet, author Nikki Giovanni is retiring as a English professor from Virginia Tech University after 35 years.
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Legendary poet, author Nikki Giovanni is retiring as a English professor from Virginia Tech University after 35 years.
Nikki Giovanni has retired as an English professor with Virginia Tech and the university is calling it the "end of a poetic era."
Photos: Virginia TechSeptember 1, 2022 -- Nikki Giovanni rarely looks back. But when she reflects on her time at Virginia Tech, her accolades as an award-winning writer and visionary are not first of mind. “I hope that I’ve done a good job,” said Giovanni. “I hope that I’ve done at least my fair share.” It’s hard to imagine Virginia Tech without Giovanni, but the legendary
It’s hard to imagine Virginia Tech without Nikki Giovanni, but the legendary poet has decided that it is time to close the classroom chapter. She is retiring after 35 years as a professor in the Department of English, effective today.