Ecoadventure: Explore Ecuador’s Andes and Amazon

We invite you, regardless of your major, to join us for an exciting 11-day journey to Ecuador! The course will focus on the impacts of tourism and development on the culture and environment of Ecuador.

Ebo Barton Shares their Journey with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Students

Ebo Barton won 5th in the world at Individual World Poetry Slam in 2016 and since then, their career has flourished. This is an interview-style post that shares their journey of slam poetry and includes advice for aspiring writers here at Âé¶¹´«Ã½! Photo by .

“Poetry as Witness” Students Tackle Podcasting

English Major Spotlight

The English Program at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ provides students with a wide variety of classes and assignments. Alma Rosa Alvarez discusses the reasoning behind the podcasting final for her ENG 447 class. Featuring student perspectives from Jewel Blanchard, Katherine Dion, and alumni Jaz Waters.

Student overcomes life challenges to earn Âé¶¹´«Ã½ MBA and land “dream jobâ€

O’Shea received notification last week that she has completed all requirements for her online MBA degree from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ School of Business, after earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in 2019. She has reached those academic milestones while working – first with a local nonprofit and for the past year in her “dream job” as a project manager at the Dutch Bros. headquarters in Grants Pass.

Jesse Williamson ’18, Tech Field

Catching Up with Alumni

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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.

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.

Esports Matter: Precious Yamaguchi, Competitive Video Gaming, Booming Market

A few years ago, the economic value of watching other people play videogames might have seemed like a losing proposition. But the global esports market exceeded $1 billion in 2019, and by some accounts is expected to grow at an average rate of 24 percent for the rest of the decade.

Students’ scholarship recognized by the National Symposium

English Major Spotlight

The English program at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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.

Jordy Rosenberg Speaks for Transgender Studies Certificate

Dr. Jordy Rosenberg is a professor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. His first novel, Confessions of the Fox, features a trans protagonist in the 18th century who must balance his revelations of gender, desire, and liberation.

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½. 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.