By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

This past summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC), a youth-development organization based in the Sierra mountain range, that teaches literacy alongside leadership and outdoor education. I got connected with ARC through SOU English professor Dr. Merrilyne Lundahl, who has been working closely with ARC for 9 years. Since her start with ARC, Merrilyne has been researching for the organization and is currently focusing on the impacts ARC has on students and staff that participate in the program.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

Carly Swisher, a SOU 2014 English program graduate, works at an international school in southern China teaching English language and literature classes. She shares her experiences, insights, and advice on teaching and living abroad.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

Levi Coren, 2022 SOU English program graduate, now works locally for Blackstone Publishing as a print book editor. In a relatively short amount of time, Levi has demonstrated an immense talent for editing, as well as an appreciation for the work of copyediting. He shares his personal and professional journey, what being a copyeditor entails, and resources for those looking for a similar career.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

Dr. Kelly Singleton, 2008 SOU English program graduate, shares her wide variety of experiences in education. She shows how one can adapt in education as well as her own personal resilience, drive, and compassion.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

As winter term is getting busier and busier, some students may need a little extra help getting through projects and papers. Thanks to the SOU Tutoring Center, located in the Hannon Library, where students can get help from some fantastic English-major and English-minor tutors, the stress of projects, midterms, and finals can be reduced.