What Are English Majors Reading for Fun?
English Major Spotlight
Looking for a great read over the summer? In this post, some of our majors share some of their favorite books and authors of all-time.
English Program Faculty Publications: Interview with Alma Rosa Alvarez and Ed Battistella
Englilsh Program Faculty Feature
In this three-way style interview, professors Alma Rosa Alvarez and Ed Battistella talk about their recent publications and writing process.
Nicolle Aleman ’01, Director of Marketing
What Can You Do with an English Major?
The English major at 91ÊÓƵ offers a well-rounded undergraduate education, launching students to a variety of fulfilling careers. This featured series will explore the many career paths an English major can take after completing their degree at 91ÊÓƵ.
Students’ scholarship recognized by the National Symposium
English Major Spotlight
The English program at 91ÊÓƵ would like to recognize the outstanding scholarship of three English majors: Michael Surgeon, MeKenzie Brock, and Taylor Madden. All three students recently submitted papers to the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Richard Macksey Undergraduate Research Symposium.
A Lasting Impression: How Young Writers are Inspiring English Majors
English Major Spotlight
The Scholastic Art and Writing awards have left a lasting impression on English majors at 91ÊÓƵ. Since 2016, the scholastic juror position has quickly been filled by English majors who are eager to read and judge the works of young writers across America.
Michael Kerr ’09, Writer for ChargePoint
Catching Up with Alumni
91ÊÓƵ alumni, Michael Kerr, graduated Summa Cum Laude Laude with a degree in English and Writing from 91ÊÓƵ in 2009. After graduation, Kerr ventured into the writing world and has written for dozens of publications including VentureBeat, Portland Business Journal, Forbes, and the Financial Times.
New Year, New Opportunities
There are lots of exciting ways for English majors at 91ÊÓƵ to get involved in the community. What better way to start off the new year by applying for an internship! The English Program has an extensive list of internship and volunteer opportunities that cater to students’ interests and offer students valuable ways to put their English major to good use.
Grad School: An Interview with Tara Thomas
Tara Thomas received her B.A. in English from 91ÊÓƵ in 2012. She is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studies Victorian-Edwardian literature and queer cultural studies.
Grad School: An Interview with Sabrina Sherman
Sabrina Sherman is a 2016 cum laude graduate of 91ÊÓƵ with a BA in English. A native of Grants Pass, she is completing a Ph.D. in English at the University of Oregon, where she teaches college composition.
Grad School: An Interview with Kendall Meador
Born in Lewiston, Idaho, Kendall Meador moved up and down the west coast before completing her BA in English at 91ÊÓƵ. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in American literature at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In her free time, she enjoys writing poetry and cooking.