91�ֿ�

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Julie Kanta, a graduate of 91�ֿ� 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.

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91�ֿ�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.

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

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

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

91�ֿ�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’s rich literary history!

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.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

91�ֿ�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.