About English
English: A century of excellence
As one of the original courses of study at the Eau Claire Normal School in 1916, English Studies play a special role over a 100 years later. For a full century now, English has been part of the bedrock of this campus, and a clear intent for Eau Claire graduates to have a solid understanding of language — its beauty, its meaning, and the power it can wield.
Those original Blugolds would have a hard time recognizing the English department today — the diversity of the courses and degrees offered, the eclectic gathering of students and faculty, and the dynamic connections to the community that are the hallmarks of this modern department.
Peruse the pages linked below to get a closer look at our dedicated and talented faculty, and the ongoing work the department supports in forging invaluable connections to the Chippewa Valley through programs, events, research, and publications. You will also find links to recent issues of the English department newsletter, The Foreword, located at the bottom of this page.
Stars among us
An eclectic faculty like ours seems fitting for such a broad field of studies, and the English department has a fabulous group of highly accomplished and talented experts across a wide range of subject matter.
English Faculty
Reaching beyond the campus
There are many reasons that the Chippewa Valley has become known as a bit of a cultural hub of Wisconsin — and one reason is the UW-Eau Claire English department.
Local impact
English Careers + Alumni
With the diversity of degrees offered in the Department of English, it’s no surprise that our alumni are off doing a wide array of interesting and exciting things. Writers, teachers, entertainers, editors, marketers — we have it all!
Where are they now?The Foreword Archive
Along with faculty and current student submitted stories, narratives, and updates, you can find submitted alumni updates in the English department newsletter, The Foreword.