Chloe Scheve Wins Honorable Mention in Utah Original Writing Competition
Chloe Scheve earned the honorable mention in the creative nonfiction category at the 2025 Utah Original Writing Competition.
The English Department is a community of teachers, scholars, and students who work together towards a better understanding of the English language in all its forms, from medieval manuscripts to digital documents. As students both create and analyze different kinds of texts, they learn how to think deeply, write clearly, communicate effectively, and collaborate productively. Our classes thus prepare students to thrive in a complex and rapidly changing world, helping them to develop durable skills that support a variety of career paths.
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The Department of English, the largest humanities unit in the university, is a diverse community of teachers, scholars, and students, who work together towards a better understanding of the English language and its manifestation in literature, writing, culture, and the workplace. Despite the size of the department, our classes are small, offering individualized attention that helps students succeed and opens doors to both undergraduate research opportunities, and ultimately to careers that matter.
Creative Writing Contest
An annual contest for all USU undergraduates to showcase their creative talent, with entries due the first week of February.
English Club
The English Club is a social organization of English majors and minors that brings together students who enjoy reading, writing, and learning.
Helicon West
This uncensored open-mic is the perfect place to read your poetry and other writing in front of an audience.
Internships
The English department's internship program is designed to help students enrich their education, gain practical experience, and earn credit towards their degrees.
Sigma Tau Delta
USU's chapter of the English Honor Society, a group dedicated to highlighting high-performing English students.
Sink Hollow
Gain valuable publishing experience by curating, producing, and marketing USU's undergraduate literary magazine.
The Bull Pen
Discuss your creative writing with other writers, participate in poetry slams, and flex your creative muscles with other students.
USU Honors Program
A community of curious and engaged students who think critically, take intellectual risks, and prepare to make a difference in the world.
Voices of USU
A program for English 1010-2020 students, featuring an academic conference and an anthology showcasing student writing.
Writing Fellows
Peer tutors nominated for their writing skills help students improve assignments through personalized feedback before deadlines.