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English majors are making a difference at the University and in surrounding communities.

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Major Spotlight: Liv Riggins

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This senior, a double major in Technical Writing, interned at First Avenue, Franklin Library, and the Museum of Russian Art.

Major Spotlight: Dylan Miettinen

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This junior interned at CNN last summer and is also majoring in Journalism and Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance.

Major Spotlight: Annie Zheng

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This Creative Writing minor endorses English faculty insights and non-coffee drinks.

Photo of English major Hannah Haakenson standing on frozen lake

First to Declare Editing & Publishing Certificate!

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Undergrad Hannah Haakenson embraces new Department of English opportunity to show employers her experience and knowledge.

Major Spotlight: Caleb Conway

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This major recommends the class "Protest Literature & Community Action" to better appreciate how literature can connect us to our communities and our world.

Major Spotlight: Shae Kizima

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A Peer Counselor for English majors, this junior values the faculty feedback she's received in English classes.

Major Spotlight: Katt Lee

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This student, double majoring in English and human services, recommends the webtoon MY BOO.

Major Spotlight: Tess Maki

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This senior, who tutors for the Center for Writing, recommends the English class "Protest Literature and Community Action."

English major Emma Pitzl standing on a street

Major Spotlight: Emma Pitzl

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This senior was an intern for University of Minnesota Press and a fiction editor for THE TOWER. She recommends the "American Novel from 1900" class!

Major Spotlight: Ella Cashman

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This senior worked as an ad editor for CLAgency and recommends English's "Topics" courses, like the one she took on horror literature.

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