William E. Cosgrove

Background

Cosgrove, William E. was born on January 29, 1939 in South St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. Son of Emmett Edward and Margaret Mary (Sweeney) Cosgrove.

Education

Bachelor, University St. Thomas, St. Paul, 1962. Master of Arts, Marquette University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1972.

Career

English teacher Cretin High School, St. Paul, 1962-1964. Graduate teaching assistant Marquette University, Milwaukee, 1964-1966, University Iowa, Iowa City, 1966-1969, graduate fellow, 1969-1970. Assistant professor North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1970-1976, associate professor, 1976-1981, professor, since 1981, chair department English, 1991-1997.

Achievements

• William E. Cosgrove has been listed as a noteworthy English literature educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Modern Language Association (American Literature section), National Council Teachers English, North Dakota Council Teachers English (affiliate director).

Interests

• Tennis, biking.

Connections

Married Margaret T. Froehlich, September 3, 1966. Children: Courtney Ann, Shannon Margaret, Cristin Marie.