Clark University’s English Department would like to congratulate our former student, Manal Ahmed, for her acceptance into Oxford University’s 2026 cohort of Oxford Pakistan Programme scholars! She is studying to earn an MSt, or Master of Studies, in World Literatures. Her work “spans literature, education and development, with a research interest in climate and literature.”…
Career Paths for the English Major
Career Paths for the English Major
Alumni Spotlight: Emily McGinn, “Altered Voices, Altered Humanness”
By Sally O’BrienClark English MA Alumni Emily McGinn recently published an article in the journal Including Disability. The journal examines large scale social, technological, cultural and legal barriers faced by those with disabilities and innovative approaches to eliminating these barriers. Emily McGinn’s article, “Altered Voice, Altered Humanness” focuses on voice-activated technology and how it has…
Career Paths for the English Major
Student Internship Spotlight: Ketshaly Philome’s Work with the WCPA
By Daniella ZollerThe Worcester County Poetry Association (WCPA) is a non-profit organization that was formed to promote the writing arts, founded in 1972. The WCPA not only aims to celebrate the rich history and creative energy of Central Massachusetts through public readings, workshops, and other programs, but they also aim to collaborate with libraries, museums,…
Career Paths for the English Major, English Department Events
Chowder Fest 2025
By Sally O’BrienThe English Departments annual Chowder Fest returned to the Anderson House last Tuesday evening, offering a cozy refuge from the wind outside. Students, faculty, and alumni gathered over steaming bowls of soup to celebrate stories, share experiences, and reconnect with the community that shaped them. Chowder Fest brings together past and present English…
Career Paths for the English Major, Notes from Majors and Minors
Interning Stories from My Time with the WCPA
By Izzy Simoes Parking my car on Shrewsbury St., my ears rub gently up against the scarf I’ve wrapped around my head. The season in Worcester has finally changed from brisk to unbearable, and my newly shaved head can’t handle it too well without some help. I quickly duck into Root and Press, a café…
Career Paths for the English Major, English Department Events, Studying English
Meet Our 2025 Chowder Fest Speakers!
By Daniella ZollerEach year, the English Department puts on our annual Chowder Fest event. We encourage students to join us in indulging in a bowl of hearty soup along with conversations with our successful alumni. This fall, our speakers include Gloria Potts, Rose Wine, Christina Walcott, and Mahi Taban. Leading up to the event, two…
Career Paths for the English Major, English Department Events
Career Readiness Workshop
By Sally O’BrienOn October 9th, the English Department held a Career Readiness Workshop for English and Creative Writing students to explore career opportunities and get helpful resume advice. In this workshop, run by Midaly Carrasquillo Delgado from the Career Connections Center (CCC), students learned ways they can turn their passion for English and Creative Writing…
Career Paths for the English Major, English Department News
English Department Graduates Reflect on Time at Clark
By Monica SagerWillow McKeon ’22 went into college thinking she was going to be a history teacher or psychologist. “I quickly found that history and psychology classes weren’t necessarily for me,” McKeon said. “What I did realize Freshman year is that I was really interested in the media analysis (mostly books and movies) that I…
Career Paths for the English Major, English Department News, Studying English
Monica Sager: Graduate Student Success
By Monica SagerThroughout my time at Clark, I have been set on becoming an investigative journalist. There was no doubt in my mind that, no matter what it took, I would get there. I created my own major. I studied abroad and away. I interned and freelanced at numerous papers, and I even created a…
Career Paths for the English Major, English Department Events
Chowder Fest Fall 2021
By Monica SagerThe English Department hosted its annual Chowder Fest event on October 20th to connect current undergraduates with recent graduates, allowing for networking and mentorship throughout the night. More than two dozen students were able to hear from Jean Dao ’12 MAT ’13, Kate Rafey ’08 MPA ’09, and Emma Seimasko ’10. Rachel Still…
