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Personal Pursuits
Our alumni find themselves in exciting professional and personal pursuits. They publish and win awards; they become Fulbright Scholars and travel; they research and study in prestigious Ph.D. programs; they find successful work as professors, editors, authors, literary agents, copywriters, and teachers.
In addition to finding success in traditionally “English” paths, our alumni serve as CEOs, create tech start-ups, lead non-profit organizations, become lawyers, devise communication and training for government programs, coordinate medical programing, and rise through the ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
CSU English Department Alumni prove that a BA, MA, or MFA in English opens doors to professions that not only provide material and professional success, but also intellectual satisfaction and cultural engagement.
English Alumni: Beyond CSU
The stories below provide a glimpse of the broad array of exciting and impactful endeavors undertaken by CSU English alumni across the globe. The interdisciplinary scholarship and creative artistry developed by English educations are instrumental in bolstering these important initiatives.
In Poems: Claiming a culture
In how to Dress a Fish, Abigail Chabitnoy examines effects of forced assimilation of Native American People on descendents like herself. Click for excerpts.
Legendary CSU coach John Mattos elected to hall of fame
Legendary CSU swimming coach John Mattos has been elected to the American Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
You can change a student’s life on Giving Tuesday
Help a student succeed by supporting Rams Against Hunger on Giving Tuesday.
(Almost) Alumni Profile: Ashley Alfirevic
~From Communications Coordinator Jill Salahub English major and department communications intern Ashley Alfirevic will be graduating next week. I am incredibly sad to see her go. Ashley has worked with me as an intern doing department communications for the past […]
Rams Leading Rams Event, Reflections from Interns Beth Campbell and Ashley Alfirevic
Rams Leading Rams at LSC! @CSUCareerCenter pic.twitter.com/fUsYkwgLod — CSU English (@english_csu) April 5, 2016 ~Tweeted by intern Ashley Alfirevic on the day of the event ~By Beth Campbell I strolled into the Lory Student Center that afternoon, drawing confidence from […]
Alumni Profile: David Theis
David Theis English major, graduated 1989 Chief of Media, The World Bank How did you get from your major to the work/the life you have now? Funny thing about being an English major, in my experience, was always being […]
Alumni Profile: Felicia Zamora
Felicia Zamora MFA Creative Writing (Poetry), May 2012 Assistant Director, Beverage Business Institute/Center for Professional Development and Business Research College of Business, Colorado State University How did you get from your major to the work, the life you have […]
Alumni Profile: Brittany Goss
Brittany Goss Content Creation Manager, Association of National Advertisers (NYC) MFA: Fiction, 2013 How did you get from your major to the work, the life you have now? My current day job is in the advertising industry. I write for a trade […]
Alumni Profile: Angie Hodapp
Angie Hodapp MA English: Communication Development, (“Completed my graduate coursework in 2002 but didn’t defend my thesis and actually earn my MA until spring 2010”) Contracts and Royalties Manager, Nelson Literary Agency How did you get from your major […]
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English Alum? Share Your Story
When stories about our alumni hit the news or our inbox, we love to share them. Teachers, staff, and fellow alumni are excited to learn about how our friends are doing. Current students appreciate examples of English alumni making a life and making a difference. At the same time, information about English offerings and degree opportunities encourages prospective students to engage, and stories of your impact and success illustrate the true value of English education.