Alumna Holly Wonneberger ’14 (CLAS) discusses how she is using the experience of her English degree to succeed in practicing law.
Alumni
Rosemary Sullivan ’69 (MA) Featured in UConn Magazine
“I love the hunt,” says alum Rosemary Sullivan, a queen of compelling biography, whose latest tome tackles one of World War II’s most persistent and villainous mysteries.
Karen Dahl ’99 (CLAS, Double Major English and French) UCONN Mag
The Biden administration wasted no time tapping this alum.
Robert D. Kaplan ’73 (CLAS) Publishes New Book
We’d like to congratulate Robert D. Kaplan ’73, who has recently published his latest book, Adriatic: A Concert of Civilizations at the End of the Modern Age, with Penguin Random House. Furthermore, we are honored that Kaplan graciously dedicated his work to two of his UConn professors: David Leeming and the late Charles Boer. You […]
Alumna Emphasizes Flexibility and Value of an English Major
by Emily Graham, ’22 (CLAS) Freshly graduated from UConn, Sophia Gabriel ‘21 (CLAS) sat down with Emily Graham to discuss post-graduation life, having a job during a pandemic, and how an English major is what got her to today. After she graduated from UConn Storrs with a double major in English and American Studies, Sophia […]
Alysa Auriemma ’13 (MA) Featured on Yahoo! News
Alysa Auriemma ’07 (SF) ’13 (MA) was recently featured in Yahoo! News to discuss her life as an educator and author in Connecticut. Congratulations, Alysa!
Crystal Maldonado ’10 (CLAS) Featured in NPR Books We Love
UConn English alumna Crystal Maldonado ’10 (CLAS) recently had her debut novel, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega, featured in the NPR segment, Books We Love. The novel is available in bookstores now. Congrats, Crystal!
Alumna Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS) Featured in UConn Today
In anticipation of her clothing brand’s grand opening, English alumna Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS) was recently featured in UConn Today Fueled by the support of her faculty mentors, fellow peers, and the greater UConn community, Segar is launching a new swimwear company, onewith. The UConn Today article highlights how communication and entrepreneurship skills obtained at […]
Grad Landings: Laura Godfrey ’20 to National Council for the Social Studies
Laura Godfrey ’20 (CLAS, Ph.D.) has just accepted a new position as Editor for Social Studies and the Young Learner within the National Council for the Social Studies. We’d like to congratulate her committee: Fiona Somerset, Major Advisor; Sherri Olson and Bob Hasenfratz, Associate Advisors; and external readers, Thomas Long and Joshua Easterling. Congratulations, Laura!
Grad Landings: Beth Reinwald ’21 to SUNY New Paltz
Beth Reinwald ’21 (CLAS, Ph.D.) has accepted a position as Visiting Assistant Professor in British Literature and Shakespeare at the State University of New York, New Paltz. Please join us in applauding Beth and her committee: Greg Semenza, advisor; and Claire King’oo and Jean Marsden, associate advisors. Congrats, Beth!