Closing the Chapter: Passing the Pen

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

As Nylah Winchester鈥檚 tenure as the English program blogger comes to an end, we reflect on her accomplishments, and introduce Cadence Rochlen, the incoming blogger for the 2026-2027 school year.

Exploring Body Horror, Post-Colonialism, and Neurodiversity Through Capstone Research

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Through research, creative work, and literary analysis, Rowan Detloff, Rose Alting, and Autumn Price spark conversations about culture, history, queerness, neurodiversity, and literature’s power to reshape our understanding.

Preserving Stories with Care: Julie Kanta on Publishing, Legacy, and Creative Purpose

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Julie Kanta, a graduate of 91视频 and recent master鈥檚 graduate from Portland State University鈥檚 (PSU) Book Publishing program, has spent years blending narrative, design, and preservation through her publishing imprint, Plumb Creative Books.

An Evening of Gratitude with the 91视频 English Program and Beyond

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Faculty, students, alumni, and community members gathered to celebrate the legacies of Dr. Edwin Battistella and Dr. Margaret Perrow.

Honoring Heritage Through Scholarship: Ellie Trahern鈥檚 Path After 91视频

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91视频 English alumna, Ellie Trahern, is pursuing graduate study at UC Davis, deepening her research in Pacific Indigenous poetics and building community through scholarship and editing.

鈥淏aldwin Totally Blew My Mind鈥: Kendall Dinniene on 91视频, Graduate Study, and Teaching Literature

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91视频 English Alum and newly minted English Ph.D., Kendall Dinniene, reflects on how mentorship, small classes, and coursework prepared her for graduate study and teaching.

A Life of Learning, A Career of Teaching: Celebrating Dr. Margaret Perrow

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

For two decades, Dr. Margaret Perrow has guided students at 91视频 through writing, reflection, and the work of becoming teachers. Through her teaching, leadership in the Oregon Writing Project, and dedication to education, Dr. Perrow has built spaces where learning and connection flourished. As she prepares to retire, we honor her complex career grounded in mentorship and community.

91视频 English Alums Daniel and Julie Bring Stanley Luther鈥檚 Memoir to Life

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91视频 alumni Daniel Alrick and Julie Kanta joined forces to help Air Force veteran Stanley Luther preserve nearly a century of lived experience. While Daniel shaped Stan鈥檚 voice on the page through hours of interviews and ghostwriting, Julie crafted the editorial structure, design, and production that brought the manuscript to life. Together, they created A Lifetime in the Atmosphere: A Memoir of Flight that honors Stan鈥檚 voice and history.

From 91视频 to Oxford Brookes: Sophia Lorusso鈥檚 Path to Publishing

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91视频 alumna Sophia Lorusso turned her passion for editing into an international adventure by pursuing her master’s degree at Oxford Brookes University in England. She combines technical skill, creativity, and dedication to shape her professional path while immersing herself in Oxford鈥檚 rich literary history!

Open Books, Fresh Pages, & New Possibilities

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Nylah Winchester, this year鈥檚 English Program blog-writer, recounts her eventful summer vacation and details what she is excited about for the fall term. Nylah then introduces Emma Pearl Williams and Emily Jennings, two incoming English students, who are just as thrilled for their upcoming experiences.