What Can You Do with an English Major?
In this interview-style post, 91ÊÓƵ Alumni Karreen Ghena ’11, gives insight on how she figured out her career path and ended up as an educator at North Valley High school in Grants Pass, OR, where she teaches English, Advanced Placement Composition, and Career Development.
Where in the world?
The English Program at 91ÊÓƵ is known for being uniquely diverse as it brings students in from many parts of the country, even the world. In this guest post, Marketa Dominguez-Adameova ’20 writes about her experience coming to the US.
Catching Up with Alumni
91ÊÓƵ alumni, Jesse Williamson, graduated in 1999 with an interdisciplinary B.S. in English and Computer Science, and then again in 2018 with an M.S. in Mathematical and Computer Sciences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.