As Nylah Winchester’s tenure as the English program blogger comes to an end, we reflect on her accomplishments, and introduce Cadence Rochlen, the incoming blogger for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Through research, creative work, and literary analysis, Rowan Detloff, Rose Alting, and Autumn Price spark conversations about culture, history, queerness, neurodiversity, and literature’s power to reshape our understanding.
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2026/06/Exploring-Body-Horror-Post-Colonialism-and-Neurodiversity-Through-Capstone-Research-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2026-06-04 10:47:012026-06-04 10:47:01Exploring Body Horror, Post-Colonialism, and Neurodiversity Through Capstone Research
Julie Kanta, a graduate of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and recent master’s graduate from Portland State University’s (PSU) Book Publishing program, has spent years blending narrative, design, and preservation through her publishing imprint, Plumb Creative Books.
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2026/05/Preserving-Stories-with-Care-Julie-Kanta-on-Publishing-Legacy-and-Creative-Purpose-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2026-05-29 10:34:002026-06-02 09:25:43Preserving Stories with Care: Julie Kanta on Publishing, Legacy, and Creative Purpose
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2026/04/An-Evening-of-Gratitude-with-the-ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-English-Program-and-Beyond-Dr-Edwin-Battistella-and-Dr-Margaret-Perrow-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2026-04-20 10:24:372026-04-20 10:25:24An Evening of Gratitude with the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Program and Beyond
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English alumna, Ellie Trahern, is pursuing graduate study at UC Davis, deepening her research in Pacific Indigenous poetics and building community through scholarship and editing.
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Alum and newly minted English Ph.D., Kendall Dinniene, reflects on how mentorship, small classes, and coursework prepared her for graduate study and teaching.
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2026/02/baldwin-totally-blew-my-mind-kendall-dinniene-on-sou-graduate-study-and-teaching-literature-at-Southern-Oregon-University-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2026-02-10 11:18:462026-02-10 11:18:46“Baldwin Totally Blew My Mindâ€�: Kendall Dinniene on ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, Graduate Study, and Teaching Literature
For two decades, Dr. Margaret Perrow has guided students at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø through writing, reflection, and the work of becoming teachers. Through her teaching, leadership in the Oregon Writing Project, and dedication to education, Dr. Perrow has built spaces where learning and connection flourished. As she prepares to retire, we honor her complex career grounded in mentorship and community.
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/12/A-Life-of-Learning-A-Career-of-Teaching-Celebrating-Dr-Margaret-Perrow-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2025-12-12 15:46:202025-12-16 10:18:38A Life of Learning, A Career of Teaching: Celebrating Dr. Margaret Perrow
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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.
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/12/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-English-Alums-Daniel-and-Julie-Bring-Stanley-Luthers-Memoir-to-Life-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2025-12-05 12:47:452025-12-08 09:21:32ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Alums Daniel and Julie Bring Stanley Luther’s Memoir to Life
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø alumna Sophia Lorusso turned her passion for editing into an international adventure by pursuing her master’s degree at Oxford Brookes University in England. She combines technical skill, creativity, and dedication to shape her professional path while immersing herself in Oxford’s rich literary history!
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 Nylah Winchester, junior English major and Annalynn Mueller, senior English major
Nylah Winchester, the incoming English program blogger interviews Annalynn Mueller, the current blogger about her time as an English major and her experience blogging over the past two years. Annalynn then introduces Nylah and welcomes her into the role of blogging.
Allie Sipe, a 2017 graduate of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏ꿉۪s English program, now works as a housing attorney in a legal aid organization. She shares her experience at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, prior work experience, and how she impacts her community through her work.
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/05/Allie-Sipe-17-Housing-Attorney-in-Legal-Aid-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2025-05-22 14:41:062025-05-22 14:41:06Allie Sipe ’17, Housing Attorney in Legal Aid
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English program alum, Brystan Strong now works as Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services. She shares her insights about her job, about librarianship in general, and advice on how readers can support their local libraries.
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/04/Brystan-Strong-13-Programs-Coordinator-for-Jackson-County-Library-Services-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2025-04-29 10:56:522025-04-29 10:56:52Brystan Strong ‘13, Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services
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/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/02/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-English-major-Student-Attends-the-NYC-Colleges-and-Communities-Advocacy-Institute-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2025-02-26 10:00:562025-03-18 12:02:48ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English and Sociology & Anthropology Majors Attend the NYC Colleges and Communities Advocacy Institute
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/01/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-Advice-and-Inspiration-from-ELA-Experts-Teachers-Conference-at-Southern-Oregon-University-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2025-01-29 11:58:312025-02-07 09:04:18Advice and Inspiration from ELA Experts: ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Program Panel Presentation
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/01/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-Literacy-and-Leadership-in-the-Outdoors-ARC-Students-gathered-together-to-learn-at-Southern-Oregon-University-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2025-01-08 10:49:182025-01-13 13:26:24Literacy and Leadership in the Outdoors: Reflections from Time Spent with Adventure Risk Challenge
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/12/Cultivating-Curiosity-Through-AI-Learn-More-1.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2024-12-02 10:02:512024-12-02 11:16:36Cultivating Curiosity Through AI: from ENG/PHL 399 to the OCTE Conference
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/Carly-Swisher-Teaching-Internationally-China-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2024-11-04 10:56:312024-11-04 10:56:31Carly Swisher ’14, Teaching Internationally in China
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/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/Exploring-the-Versatility-of-Education-with-Dr-Kelly-Singleton-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2024-04-16 09:39:582024-04-16 11:02:15Exploring the Versatility of Education with Dr. Kelly Singleton
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/02/The-Tutoring-Center-at-ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2024-02-19 16:11:592024-03-06 14:44:31The Tutoring Center at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø: English-Major students Enhancing Student Success on Campus
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/02/Poems-We-Love-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2024-02-06 10:52:102024-02-16 13:47:51Poems We Love
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/01/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-English-Alum-Working-at-ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2024-01-30 10:41:412024-01-31 15:03:19ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Alum Working at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/12/Samara-Diab-Legal-Services-Oregon-on-Learn-More.jpg4321024wulfl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngwulfl2023-12-08 15:30:322023-12-08 15:30:32Samara Diab ‘19, Attorney for Legal Aid Services of Oregon
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-English-Major-Sarah-Sturleys-internship-at-Jefferson-Public-Radio-Learn-More.jpg4321024Sean Glassford/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngSean Glassford2023-11-27 11:26:232024-01-23 10:38:42ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Major Sarah Sturley’s Internship at Jefferson
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/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/10/To-the-English-Program-and-to-ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-Blog-Fall-2023-Southern-Oregon-University-Learn-More.jpg4321024Sean Glassford/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngSean Glassford2023-10-12 13:31:392023-12-01 14:28:58Welcome Back from the English Program at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø!
/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/06/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-English-Program-2022-2023-Year-in-Review-Cover.jpg4321024Sean Glassford/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngSean Glassford2023-06-15 13:17:472023-12-01 14:38:312022-2023: Year in Review
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/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2022/04/Southern-Oregon-University-Alumni-Greta-MikkelsenHarry-and-David.jpg6001200Sean Glassford/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngSean Glassford2022-04-29 14:53:442023-12-01 15:29:05Greta Mikkelsen ’10, Vice President Creative Services at Harry & David
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/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/Cloud-Dragon-Glass-Bridge-Vietnam-Kelley-Lusk-English-Stories-Southern-Oregon-University-cover.jpg4231024Sean Glassford/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngSean Glassford2021-11-30 08:59:302023-12-01 15:44:49Kelley Lusk on Teaching in Vietnam
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/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/10/Katherine-Dion-Poetry-as-Witness-Students-Tackle-Podcasting-English-Stories-ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-cover.jpg4231024Sean Glassford/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngSean Glassford2021-10-22 08:41:312023-12-01 15:49:16“Poetry as Witness” Students Tackle Podcasting
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/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/05/Nicolle-Aleman-English-Stories-What-Can-You-Do-With-an-English-Major-ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-cover.jpg4231024Sean Glassford/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Southern-Oregon-University.pngSean Glassford2021-05-28 14:54:182023-12-01 15:59:25Nicolle Aleman ’01, Director of Marketing
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Closing the Chapter: Passing the Pen
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
As Nylah Winchester’s tenure as the English program blogger comes to an end, we reflect on her accomplishments, and introduce Cadence Rochlen, the incoming blogger for the 2026-2027 school year.
Exploring Body Horror, Post-Colonialism, and Neurodiversity Through Capstone Research
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
Through research, creative work, and literary analysis, Rowan Detloff, Rose Alting, and Autumn Price spark conversations about culture, history, queerness, neurodiversity, and literature’s power to reshape our understanding.
Preserving Stories with Care: Julie Kanta on Publishing, Legacy, and Creative Purpose
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
Julie Kanta, a graduate of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø and recent master’s graduate from Portland State University’s (PSU) Book Publishing program, has spent years blending narrative, design, and preservation through her publishing imprint, Plumb Creative Books.
An Evening of Gratitude with the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Program and Beyond
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
Faculty, students, alumni, and community members gathered to celebrate the legacies of Dr. Edwin Battistella and Dr. Margaret Perrow.
Honoring Heritage Through Scholarship: Ellie Trahern’s Path After ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English alumna, Ellie Trahern, is pursuing graduate study at UC Davis, deepening her research in Pacific Indigenous poetics and building community through scholarship and editing.
“Baldwin Totally Blew My Mindâ€�: Kendall Dinniene on ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, Graduate Study, and Teaching Literature
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Alum and newly minted English Ph.D., Kendall Dinniene, reflects on how mentorship, small classes, and coursework prepared her for graduate study and teaching.
A Life of Learning, A Career of Teaching: Celebrating Dr. Margaret Perrow
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
For two decades, Dr. Margaret Perrow has guided students at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø through writing, reflection, and the work of becoming teachers. Through her teaching, leadership in the Oregon Writing Project, and dedication to education, Dr. Perrow has built spaces where learning and connection flourished. As she prepares to retire, we honor her complex career grounded in mentorship and community.
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English Alums Daniel and Julie Bring Stanley Luther’s Memoir to Life
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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.
From ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø to Oxford Brookes: Sophia Lorusso’s Path to Publishing
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø alumna Sophia Lorusso turned her passion for editing into an international adventure by pursuing her master’s degree at Oxford Brookes University in England. She combines technical skill, creativity, and dedication to shape her professional path while immersing herself in Oxford’s rich literary history!
Open Books, Fresh Pages, & New Possibilities
/in English, FeaturedBy 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.
Farewell, Annalynn! Hello, Nylah!
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, junior English major and Annalynn Mueller, senior English major
Nylah Winchester, the incoming English program blogger interviews Annalynn Mueller, the current blogger about her time as an English major and her experience blogging over the past two years. Annalynn then introduces Nylah and welcomes her into the role of blogging.
Allie Sipe ’17, Housing Attorney in Legal Aid
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
Allie Sipe, a 2017 graduate of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏ꿉۪s English program, now works as a housing attorney in a legal aid organization. She shares her experience at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, prior work experience, and how she impacts her community through her work.
Brystan Strong ‘13, Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services
/in English, FeaturedBy Annalynn Mueller, English Major
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø English program alum, Brystan Strong now works as Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services. She shares her insights about her job, about librarianship in general, and advice on how readers can support their local libraries.