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Meet Our Alumni

Michael McTague

Executive Vice President, Able Global Partners and Contributing Editor, Equities.com

“English majors develop skill in writing and speaking – two critical skills for effective management. After completing a Master’s in English literature at UNC, I went on to various management positions. The skills of effective writing, analysis and critical thinking are absolutely essential when helping organizations raise funds or set a clear strategy.”

Samuel Weeks

Master’s in Literature, Medicine, and Culture from UNC

“Thanks to my studies [in English and Comparative Literature], I feel well prepared to be a physician who can listen well to his patients and be sensitive to how to best meet their needs.”

Allison Cummings, MD

Physician in Family Medicine

“While basic science courses are important, on a day-to-day basis, I was far more prepared for the art of medicine by my non-science courses. In particular, English, Creative Writing, and Comparative Literature courses helped me learn how to think critically about concepts like illness, disability and mortality– a daily affair in medicine.”

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Hear Our Stories

2025 Armfield Visiting Poet Dana Levin

Late last month, the ECL in collaboration with Epilogue welcomed Armfield Visiting Poet Dana Levin for a reading followed by a conversation with ECL Professor Gaby Calvocoressi.

Faculty Spotlight: Sheera Talpaz

The ECL department is thrilled to introduce one of our newest faculty members, Professor Sheera Talpaz. Recently moving from a small liberal arts college, Prof. Talpaz is excited by UNC’s diversity in ideas, people, and resources.

Student Spotlight: Riley Quartermain

Meet Riley Quartermain, a senior majoring in English and minoring in biology and history! With a concentration in American and British literature, Quartermain is deeply engaged with Old English and medieval literature, exploring its historical context and lasting impact!

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