Senior Spotlight: What Graduating English Majors Are Doing Next

Whether pursuing law school, a MFA, publishing, or something else entirely, these students are preparing themselves for wonderful post-graduation futures.

Monthly Kudos: February 2026 Edition

February brought a wave of new publications, major awards, and creative accomplishments across our English community. Explore the highlights that shaped the early weeks of the spring term.

Where Badgers Go to Talk Books

A guide to UW-Madison’s student book clubs and the conversations they foster. And why these groups matter more than you might think.

Looking to the Modernists

Our minds seem to become malleable to the effects of technological advancements, is this inevitable?

Student Organizations and Opportunities for English Majors – A (general) guide to what the campus has to offer

Students should rest assured that, regardless of why or how they joined the department, there will be a community or opportunity on campus fitting for them.

Kudos: Winter 2025 Edition

Celebrate the milestones and moments that kept our English community warm this winter break as we ease into a new semester.

Monthly Kudos: November 2025 Edition

November brought stories of recognition, resonance, and renewed horizons. From hall-of-fame inductions to global literary conversations, our English community continues to lead with creativity, insight, and impact across disciplines and platforms.

ESL’s Afghan Tutoring Project Advances Global Education and TESOL Training

UW–Madison students are connecting with Afghan women through a unique tutoring program that blends language learning, resilience, and global impact.

Monthly Kudos: October 2025 Edition

October brought stories of restoration, reflection, and reconnection. From creekside archives to digital storytelling, our English community continues to shape conversations across disciplines and platforms.

Celebrating Octavia Ikard, Madison’s Youth Poet Laureate

Meet Madison’s new Youth Poet Laureate. Creative writing undergrad Octavia Ikard writes about Black women, community stories, and the rhythm of everyday life.