English Archives - 91ֿAcademic Programs 91ֿAcademic Programs Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Exploring Body Horror, Post-Colonialism, and Neurodiversity Through Capstone Research /academics/exploring-body-horror-post-colonialism-and-neurodiversity-through-capstone-research/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:01 +0000 /academics/?p=104668 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Through research, creative work, and literary analysis, Rowan Detloff, Rose Alting, and Autumn Price spark conversations about culture, history, queerness, neurodiversity, and literature's power to reshape our understanding.

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Preserving Stories with Care: Julie Kanta on Publishing, Legacy, and Creative Purpose /academics/preserving-stories-with-care-julie-kanta-on-publishing-legacy-and-creative-purpose/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:34:00 +0000 /academics/?p=104618 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Julie Kanta, a graduate of 91ֿ and recent master’s graduate from Portland State University’s (PSU) Book Publishing program, has spent years blending narrative, design, and preservation through her publishing imprint, Plumb Creative Books.

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An Evening of Gratitude with the 91ֿEnglish Program and Beyond /academics/an-evening-of-gratitude-with-the-sou-english-program-and-beyond/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:24:37 +0000 /academics/?p=104281 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Faculty, students, alumni, and community members gathered to celebrate the legacies of Dr. Edwin Battistella and Dr. Margaret Perrow.

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Honoring Heritage Through Scholarship: Ellie Trahern’s Path After SOU /academics/honoring-heritage-through-scholarship-ellie-traherns-path-after-sou/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:26:06 +0000 /academics/?p=103849 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91ֿEnglish alumna, Ellie Trahern, is pursuing graduate study at UC Davis, deepening her research in Pacific Indigenous poetics and building community through scholarship and editing.

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“Baldwin Totally Blew My Mind”: Kendall Dinniene on SOU, Graduate Study, and Teaching Literature /academics/baldwin-totally-blew-my-mind-kendall-dinniene-on-sou-graduate-study-and-teaching-literature/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:18:46 +0000 /academics/?p=103680 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91ֿEnglish Alum and newly minted English Ph.D., Kendall Dinniene, reflects on how mentorship, small classes, and coursework prepared her for graduate study and teaching.

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A Life of Learning, A Career of Teaching: Celebrating Dr. Margaret Perrow /academics/a-life-of-learning-a-career-of-teaching-celebrating-dr-margaret-perrow/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:46:20 +0000 /academics/?p=102623 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

For two decades, Dr. Margaret Perrow has guided students at 91ֿthrough 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.

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91ֿEnglish Alums Daniel and Julie Bring Stanley Luther’s Memoir to Life /academics/sou-english-alums-daniel-and-julie-bring-stanley-luthers-memoir-to-life/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:47:45 +0000 /academics/?p=102572 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91ֿalumni 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’s 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’s voice and history.

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From 91ֿto Oxford Brookes: Sophia Lorusso’s Path to Publishing /academics/from-sou-to-oxford-brookes-sophia-lorussos-path-to-publishing/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:18:33 +0000 /academics/?p=102327 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91ֿalumna 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’s rich literary history!

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Open Books, Fresh Pages, & New Possibilities /academics/open-books-fresh-pages-new-possibilities/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:05:25 +0000 /academics/?p=101950 By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Nylah Winchester, this year’s 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.

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Farewell, Annalynn! Hello, Nylah! /academics/farewell-annalynn-hello-nylah/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:25:02 +0000 /academics/?p=100804 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.

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