Alumni Spotlight: Nancy Banks
USU alum Nancy Banks gave a reading of her recently released YA vampire novel The Uninvited.
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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Graduate Undergraduate Major Minor Associate Certificate
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English Department Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award: Cree Taylor
The 2025-26 English Department Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year is Cree Taylor.
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ENGL 3280: Graphic Novels
ENGL 3280: Graphic Novels is an upcoming 3-credit course that will be offered for the first time in the Fall 2026 semester. Taught by Assistant Professor Taylor Rose-Dougherty, this class will explore the rhetoric of graphic novels with an emphasis on graphic composition by students.
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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.