English Department News
The Mind of 'Severance'
Read about WWU English alum, Dan Erickson—creator of the Emmy award-winning Apple TV+ series "Severance"—in this article by Mary Gallagher.
Cori Winrock publishes ‘Alterations,’ a book-length lyrical essay
Read the full article by Frances Badgett on WWU News.
WWU English professor’s new book focuses on the early days on campus
Learn about English Professor Steven VanderStaay's new book, "The First Days of College: 12 Decisions that Change Everything" on WWU News.
English Alum Zoe Ballering Awarded 2025 Oregon Literary Fellowship
Read the full interview on WWU News.
Darby McDevitt, the WWU English alum behind the worlds of Assassin's Creed
His role: To turn the digital worlds of past historical eras into cinematic gameplay gold. Read the full article on WWU News.
WWU’s Kathryn Trueblood wins literary award for her new essay, 'Blank Spaces, Black Frames'
Read the full article by Frances Badgett on WWU News.
Rena Priest ('05) wins Alumni Achievement Award!
WWU English alum, Rena Priest ('05) is the recipient of the alumni achievement award of 2025! She is an award-winning author and former Washington State Poet Laureate (read more).
Strange Cities, New Magics: English’s Stefania Heim translates painter Georgio de Chirico’s novel ‘Mr. Dudron’
Read the full article by Frances Badgett on WWU News.
English Alumni Newsletter 2026
Every year, English alumni share updates on the ways they are contributing to our global, social, political, and cultural conversation. Check out what our talented alumni are up to by viewing the latest edition!
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Jeopardy Magazine
Jeopardy is an annual student-run publication out of WWU, featuring poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and visual art. First published in 1965, it has a long legacy of celebrating the creative works coming out of the community of students, faculty, staff and alumni belonging to WWU.
Bellingham Review
Bellingham Review publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid work on a fully digital platform. Established in 1977, Bellingham Review has earned a reputation for publishing both established and emerging writers who successfully employ innovative form and content.