Profiles

Amanda McCombs '22
I have always loved reading and writing and the power of language. My favorite part about the English major is using the analytical skills I form to examine the texts around me and the subtle meanings that creators impose based on their word and image choices.

Sarah Robinson '24
Sarah Robinson is a senior English major in the Honors College, pursuing specializations in the Study and Practice of Writing, Creative Writing, and Irish and British Literature.

Abby Wing '23
"Through learning about web accessibility, general disability, and the importance of adding proper semantic HTML to web pages, I realized this was something I wanted to do more research on. Having a good background in accessibility is pretty essential going into technical writing or UX."

David Monti '82
David Monti is the editor and publisher of Race Results Weekly, a news and data service which covers distance running and the running industry.

Lauren Saloio '23
"My English courses at UMass taught me how to think critically and tailor my writing to a particular audience, which was a key skill to have at NASA."


Kylie Bane '23
"Without my experiences as an English major, I would not be nearly as proficient at collaborating with others."