An Evening of Gratitude with the SOU 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 SOU
By Nylah Winchester, English Major
SOU 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 SOU, Graduate Study, and Teaching Literature
By Nylah Winchester, English Major
SOU 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 SOU 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.
SOU English Alums Daniel and Julie Bring Stanley Luther鈥檚 Memoir to Life
By Nylah Winchester, English Major
SOU 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 SOU to Oxford Brookes: Sophia Lorusso鈥檚 Path to Publishing
By Nylah Winchester, English Major
SOU 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.
Farewell, Annalynn! Hello, Nylah!
By Nylah Winchester, junior English major and Annalynn Mueller, senior English major
Nylah Winchester, the incoming English program blogger interviews Annalynn Mueller, the current blogger about her time as an English major and her experience blogging over the past two years. Annalynn then introduces Nylah and welcomes her into the role of blogging.
Allie Sipe 鈥17, Housing Attorney in Legal Aid
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Allie Sipe, a 2017 graduate of SOU鈥檚 English program, now works as a housing attorney in a legal aid organization. She shares her experience at SOU, prior work experience, and how she impacts her community through her work.
Brystan Strong 鈥13, Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
SOU English program alum, Brystan Strong now works as Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services. She shares her insights about her job, about librarianship in general, and advice on how readers can support their local libraries.