Alumni and Friends

We’re Your Biggest Fans

Our alumni are thoughtful, contributing members of our community. Many have forged careers as writers, editors, publishers, filmmakers and journalists. Others have used the critical skills they learned here to move into law, medicine, education, nonprofit work and other fields. 

We are proud to count you all among our graduates. We encourage you to stay in touch and to support your alma mater.

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What can I do with my degree?

The options are nearly endless. An English degree can lead to work as a writer, editor, technical communicator, teacher, journalist, filmmaker, game producer or CEO. As an English major or minor, you’ll gain skills sought by employers in myriad industries. You’ll learn how to think critically and creatively, connect the humanities with digital technologies, and express yourself clearly — and powerfully.

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May 01, 2024

Learning on the Job

Maggie Thompson, the chancellor’s communication specialist, will receive her Master of Science degree in technical communication at commencement this weekend.

December 07, 2023

“Volya”

In Ukrainian, the word means “will.” Darya Levchenko ’19 MA and her fight to preserve the arts embody that spirit of Ukraine’s people.

August 14, 2023

Beyond the Story

As an art director and news editor at The Washington Post, NC State English alumnus Dwuan June leaves his imprint by visually presenting stories that are easy to understand and hard to forget.