English Major Profile: Emily Woods (M.A. 2023)
Emily Woods graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and English from Illinois College. She is now in her last semester of her Master of Arts degree in English. M&L:… Continue reading
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English Major Profile: Connor Sullivan (B.A. 2021)
Connor Sullivan majored in English Education. He currently teaches at the West Prairie Junior/Senior High School in Sciota, Illinois. M&L: Why did you choose to major in English at Western? I chose a… Continue reading
English Major Profile: Zee Almutairi (B.A. 2012)
Zee Almutairi majored in English, with a particular focus on theory and culture. He went on to earn an M.A. in Political Science from Western and then attended the University of Iowa Law… Continue reading
English Major Profile: Ayana Contreras (B.A. 2006)
As an undergraduate English major, Ayana Contreras focused on literature and creative writing courses. She also minored in communication and hosted a soul music radio show on WIU’s own 88.3 The Dog. She… Continue reading
English Major Profile: Rebecca Gonner (B.A. 2017)
As a student, Rebecca Gonner focused on professional writing and was the Managing Editor of The Mirror & the Lamp for a record three years. Before graduating, she held a summer internship with… Continue reading
English Major Profile: Molly Hall (B.A. 2016)
As an undergraduate, Molly Hall focused on professional writing, worked on The Mirror & the Lamp, and wrote a successful grant to help fund a teen center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She went… Continue reading
English Major Profile: Juliana Goodman (B. A. 2014)
Juliana Goodman majored in English and minored in Creative Writing. She went on to earn her MFA in Creative Writing from Purdue. Her first novel will be published in the spring of 2022.… Continue reading
English Minor Profile: Carlos Williamson (B.A. 2015)
Carlos Williamson majored in journalism and minored in English, focusing on Creative Writing. He is currently an editor and designer at The Chicago Tribune. His creative writing has appeared in journals including Vol.… Continue reading
English Major Profile: Holly Hanna (M.A. 2011)
Holly Hanna, a high school English teacher, joined the English M.A. program in 2005. She earned her M.A. while teaching full-time. After graduating, she co-created and led an alternative school, East Campus in… Continue reading
English Major Profile: Rachel Troyer (B.A. 2017)
Rachal Troyer, an English major and film minor, says that she “discovered a welcoming place at Western and within the English department. It was a place where I could share my love of… Continue reading