CLA Alumni Spotlight: Cairn Carr (’24)
Six months into teaching English as a Second Language in South Korea, Cairn Carr (’24) discusses her new job and shares how her undergraduate experience at CSU prepared her for living and working abroad.
MFA alum Carolina Bucheli Peñafiel (’24) reflects on Wolverine Farm Publick House writing residency
This past fall, MFA alum Carolina Bucheli Peñafiel was chosen as the latest Writer in Residence at Wolverine Farm Publick House. Check out the Q&A to learn more about her residency experience.
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Alex Keenan (’18)
Writer, editor and violinist Alex Keenan (’18) loves to tell a good story. Whether through words, music or roleplaying, crafting narratives allows her to connect with others daily at her job and in her personal life.
Distinguished Alumni Awards: Yusef Komunyakaa named 2024 William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award Winner
Celebrated poet Yusef Komunyakaa (M.A., ’81) has been named this year’s recipient of the William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award by the CSU Alumni Association.
Alumni Spotlight: Katie Naughton (MFA, ’16) discusses debut “The Real Ethereal”
Katie Naughton (MFA, ’16) is the author of The Real Ethereal, recently published by Delete Press. Read on to learn about Naughton’s debut poetry collection, creative practice, and more.
Allison Clark (B.A., ’13) applies liberal arts skills daily at her job in Colorado’s State Court System
“My ability to communicate in writing, and in person, and find ways to resonate with a variety of audiences has been pivotal to my work,” said Clark. “From working with a member of the public to working with attorneys and judges who have advanced degrees, my ability to navigate into all of those spaces was critical to getting where I am today.”
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Meg Prekeryte (’23)
Making an impact in her community: Meg Prekeryte (’23) shares how a degree in English led to her current role as a grant writer for a nonprofit in the healthcare industry.
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Day (’21)
Learn how Andrea Day (’21) has used their undergraduate degree in English to grow in their communications role at Old Firehouse Books and craft an emerging literary career.
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Jenna Schuster (’18)
Jenna Schuster (’18) has used her undergraduate degree to propel her into a successful career both professionally and academically.
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Eggleston (’15)
Teaching our youth is no easy feat. But Andrew Eggleston (English, ’15) has found satisfaction and success in the classroom.