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Study a wide range of voices to become an incisive thinker, effective communicator, and imaginative writer.
Dr. Carlyn Ferrari
PUC alumna Dr. Carlyn Ferrari (English, writing emphasis B.A. ’06) wrote a book titled, Do Not Separate Her From Her Garden: Anne Spencer’s Ecopoetics, where she shows how Anne Spencer used nature symbolism in radical and innovative ways to express her Black womanhood, politics, and worldview. Being drawn to her poetry and fascination with Anne Spencer’s life, Dr. Ferrari saw no books about her in print- so she wanted to write one.
Quicksilver
Each year, students from the department of English collaborate with those in the department of visual arts to produce Quicksilver, PUC's annual art and literary publication. Majors in each department are editors.
Sigma Tau Delta
PUC’s Alpha Delta Delta chapter of this international English honor society promotes literacy and hosts literary activities throughout the year. Students also attend and present their work at the annual Sigma Tau Delta international conference each year.
Faculty with Perspective
PUC’s English professors all hold PhDs in their fields, none of which are from the same university, thereby bringing multiple perspectives and strengths to the department.
Careers
- Editing/publishing
- PR/Marketing/Journalism
- Library science
- ESL teacher
- Law
- Scriptwriting
- Grant writer
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I decided to go into English because my main goal is to become a teacher. Since coming to PUC, I have been welcomed, challenged, and pushed to be a better student. The department is so welcoming and is made up of some of the kindest and most genuine people I know. We’re all close and I know I can always turn to someone and get help or a positive interaction.
- Katie Williams
PUC’s Essay Contest Succeeds & Celebrates Creative Writing
June 8, 2026
The English Department at Pacific Union College received 230 entries for its fourth annual high school essay contest. With this many students submitting their stories, the Emerging Voices of the Pacific Union has grown tremendously in the last few years, surpassing last year’s total of about 103 submissions. “We host the contest with the aim of encouraging young writers to continue pursuing their craft,” said PUC English Department Chair Emily Logan. “We read every single essay with care.”
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