A Love of Learning — CHaSS Student Kyla Dahle Named USU Valedictorian
Kyla Dahle, a senior graduating with a degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing, is the 2025 ChaSS and USU Valedictorian.
The English Department is a community of teachers, scholars, and students who work together towards a better understanding of the English language in all its forms, from medieval manuscripts to digital documents. As students both create and analyze different kinds of texts, they learn how to think deeply, write clearly, communicate effectively, and collaborative productively. Our classes thus prepare students to thrive in a complex and rapidly changing world, helping them to develop durable skills that support a variety of career paths.
Degrees
Undergraduate Graduate Major Minor Emphasis Certificate
News
Farm Literature Celebrates Ten Years on UPR
English Department student and instructors went on UPR to discuss the ten-year history of the Farm Lit course.
Russ Beck Publishes an Essay in Fly Culture Magazine
Russ Beck, English Department senior lecturer, has published an essay in Fly Culture magazine.
USU Alum Stacie Denetsosie Named 5 Under 35
Stacie Denetsosie, English Department alum, was named a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree.
Program Highlight
Digital Writing and Publication Certificate
Digital Writing and Publication is an 18-credit certificate designed to involve students in the worlds of creative writing, technical communication, and journalism. Students in the program take courses from all three disciplines in order to develop and refine their skills in language and presentation.
Get Involved
The Department of English, the largest humanities unit in the university, is a diverse community of teachers, scholars, and students, who work together towards a better understanding of the English language and its manifestation in literature, writing, culture, and the workplace. Despite the size of the department, our classes are small, offering individualized attention that helps students succeed and opens doors to both undergraduate research opportunities, and ultimately to careers that matter.
Digital Folklore Project
Stop sending memes to your friends and start sending them to us! Help researchers analyze digital folklore and track internet trends.
Helicon West
This uncensored open-mic is the perfect place to read your poetry and other writing in front of an audience.
Internships
The English department's internship program is designed to help students enrich their education, gain practical experience, and earn credit towards their degrees.
Sigma Tau Delta
USU's chapter of the English Honor Society, a group dedicated to highlighting high-performing English students.
Sink Hollow
Gain valuable publishing experience by curating, producing, and marketing USU's undergraduate literary magazine.
The Bull Pen
Discuss your creative writing with other writers, participate in poetry slams, and flex your creative muscles with other students.
English Club
The English Club is a social organization of English majors and minors that brings together students who enjoy reading, writing, and learning.
Folklore Club
The Utah State Folklore Club is a social organization of USU students interested in legends, the supernatural, regional folklore, folk religion, material culture, place-based storytelling, children’s folklore, internet memes, and creepypastas.