What Can You Do with an English Major?

We’re asked this question all the time. Our answer: A lot. You will learn skills that transfer across hundreds of possible careers and industries—some of which may not even exist yet. Our graduates go on to work in marketing, publishing, non-profit fundraising, speechwriting, as well as in countless other fulfilling occupations.

2024 Writer-in-Residence Hena Khan

Hena Khan, an award-winning author of picture books and middle-grade fiction, has five new books coming out this year, including Drawing DeenaBehind My Doors: The Story of the World’s Oldest Libraryand We Are Big Timea graphic novel about “an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team.”

“It’s an uplifting graphic novel that celebrates female Muslim athletes and highlights how the teens’ faith, sport, and relationships intersect.”Publisher's Weekly (Starred Review)

Writing Resources

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Get help on getting a project started or receive feedback on something already in the works. Meet with a writing coach face-to-face or online individually or as a group.

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Build a foundation in writing as you transition from high school to college. All students participate in one of three tracks to meet their first-year writing requirements.

Contact Us

Department of English

Robert Bell Building (RB), Room 297
Muncie, IN 47306

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

765-285-8580

765-285-3765

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