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destiny.

In the Department of English, you can tailor your degree to your own interests. Our curriculum provides opportunities to explore the power of language. You can pursue literary paths, professional writing, or creative writing. How will you contribute to the world?

Department News

Calliope, WVU’s Undergraduate Literary Magazine, Accepting Submissions

February 06, 2023
Gwen Bergner named West Virginia University’s Second Harriet E. Lyon Professor

November 07, 2022
Nancy Caronia awarded Humanities Center Fellowship

May 11, 2022
English major Devin Price writes Op-Ed on the problem of sexual assault in US prisons

May 05, 2022
Rose Casey named to Honors College Faculty Fellow program

May 05, 2022

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Undergraduate Programs

Literary and Cultural Studies Professional Writing and Editing Creative Writing GEF Writing Requirements

Graduate Programs

MA in English MA in Professional Writing and Editing MFA in Creative Writing PhD in English

Undergraduate Funding

Scholarships
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Graduate Funding

Eberly Writing Studio

The Eberly Writing Studio promotes students' long-term academic success at
West Virginia University by supporting effective communication in a variety of ways.

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Internships

Learning through internships helps our students obtain the real-world experience that gives them the edge in a competitive job market. Check out our variety of internship opportunities.

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