SOU English Program Stories

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

SOU alumni Daniel Alrick and Julie Kanta joined forces to help Air Force veteran Stanley Luther preserve nearly a century of lived experience. While Daniel shaped Stan’s voice on the page through hours of interviews and ghostwriting, Julie crafted the editorial structure, design, and production that brought the manuscript to life. Together, they created A Lifetime in the Atmosphere: A Memoir of Flight that honors Stan’s voice and history.

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Nylah Winchester, this year’s English Program blog-writer, recounts her eventful summer vacation and details what she is excited about for the fall term. Nylah then introduces Emma Pearl Williams and Emily Jennings, two incoming English students, who are just as thrilled for their upcoming experiences.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

Allie Sipe, a 2017 graduate of SOU’s English program, now works as a housing attorney in a legal aid organization. She shares her experience at SOU, prior work experience, and how she impacts her community through her work.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

Holly Searcy, 2009 English and Creative Writing Major, has always loved to read and recently harnessed that passion into becoming a fantasy author. She shares her path, process, hopes for readers, and advice for aspiring authors.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

In December 2024, the SOU English program invited educators from across the valley to share their experiences teaching English language arts across grade levels. Through sharing their experiences and insight, they inspired students, faculty, and community members.

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

This past month, I had the privilege of presenting at The Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE) Conference: Igniting Curiosity & Cultivating Literacy for All, alongside Dr. Margaret Perrow and my project partner and senior English major Molly McGinley. Margaret asked Molly and me to share our final presentation from a class she co-taught with Dr. Prakash Chenjeri taught in the spring, ENG/PHL 399: AI, Philosophy, & Writing.