Elda Maria Roman

Elda Maria Roman, associate professor of English, has been awarded the 2024 Gulf Coast Prize in Nonfiction for her essay “Qualifying Exams.” The work offers a nuanced exploration of personal and systemic struggles, artfully weaving together themes of self-discipline and societal expectations. The prize includes a $1,500 award and publication in Gulf Coast, a literature and fine arts journal housed at the University of Houston’s English department.