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Timeline of 225 Years of Rhetoric, Writing, Film and Literature at Carolina
Meet Our Alumni
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.”
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.”
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.”
Hear Our Stories

2025 Frank B. Hanes Writer-in-Residence Alexander Chee
Alexander Chee, our 2025 Frank B. Hanes Writer-in-Residence, will visit campus the week of March 17. He will give a free reading on Tuesday, March 18 in Moeser Auditorium open to the public.

Student Spotlight: Violeta Gonzalez Toro
Drawn initially by her love of history and war literature, Violeta Gonzalez Toro was surprised to find herself in a classroom with students who were civilians, veterans, and ROTC cadets.

Student Spotlight: Eliza Benbow
Meet Eliza Benbow, a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in creative nonfiction writing. She spent three weeks of her summer at Brown University, using a SURF grant to delve into the archives of Alan Brilliant and his iconic Unicorn Press.
Discover Our Passions
Attend our Events
Reading and Book Signing by Tim Z Hernandez, “They Call You Back”
Wednesday 4:30 pm
Armfield Poetry Reading with Dana Levin
Thursday 5:30 pm
A Reading with Alexander Chee: Hanes Writer in Residence
Tuesday 7:30 pm