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English Epilogue: October 2026
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English Epilogue is a monthly CSU English community newsletter. Here, you can catch up on department news, faculty and student achievements, upcoming events, opportunities, and highlights from across our vibrant…
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Student Spotlight: Sean O’Brien (B.A., ’26)
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Read More: Student Spotlight: Sean O’Brien (B.A., ’26)An English major concentrating in creative writing with minors in anthropology and conservation biology, Sean O’Brien is in his final year at CSU and excited to pursue graduate school next fall. In this spotlight, he shares more about his student experience and why he chose to study English at CSU.
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2026 College Awards Announcement
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Read More: 2026 College Awards AnnouncementThe 2026 College of Liberal Arts awards are announced.
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Student Spotlight: Meet Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter (B.A., ’26)
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Read More: Student Spotlight: Meet Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter (B.A., ’26)An English major concentrating in creative writing, Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter is in her second year at CSU and is an active member of the English community. In this spotlight, she shares more about her experience as a transfer student and why she chose to study English at CSU.
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Alumni Survey Results: Liberal Arts provides versatility, confidence, and careers with impact
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Read More: Alumni Survey Results: Liberal Arts provides versatility, confidence, and careers with impactMore than 1,600 College of Liberal Arts alumni responded to our career survey last year. The results were clear: A liberal arts degree from CSU leads to meaningful work, adaptable careers, and lasting confidence.
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Why does point of view in art matter?
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Read More: Why does point of view in art matter?From the classroom to theatrical stages past and present, English faculty explore how perspective in art shapes meaning in our world right now.
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Fond Farewell: Kim Daggett’s service to the English department leaves lasting impact
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Read More: Fond Farewell: Kim Daggett’s service to the English department leaves lasting impactHighlighting her many contributions and deep care for students, the English department celebrates Daggett’s meaningful work as she begins a new role in CSU’s Office of the Registrar.
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Celebrating recent books by CSU English alumni
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Read More: Celebrating recent books by CSU English alumniRecent books by CSU English alumni highlight new work in poetry, fiction, and translation, reflecting the diverse creative paths of our graduates.
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McConigley’s debut novel portrays sisterhood, healing in the American West
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Read More: McConigley’s debut novel portrays sisterhood, healing in the American WestPublished by Pantheon on Jan. 20, ‘How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder’ centers on two sisters growing up in rural Wyoming and explores girlhood in the 1980s, identity, trauma and cultural memory. The novel is already earning praise from critics and readers.
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Beachy-Quick’s new poetry explores thinking and thanking
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Read More: Beachy-Quick’s new poetry explores thinking and thankingPublished by LSU Press, ‘Elements & Offerings’ is Beachy-Quick’s ninth full-length book of poetry. In it, he examines the interplay between thinking and thanking through reflections on language, philosophy, and meaningful human connections.
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Creative & performing arts 2025-2026 scholarship winners announced
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Read More: Creative & performing arts 2025-2026 scholarship winners announcedEvery academic year, the English department’s creative writing program conducts a university-wide competition that seeks to award the best undergraduate work in creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Congratulations to this year’s deserving recipients!
