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The Alum Report: Aubrey Larimore-Vargas

September 3, 2021 by Sabrina Wagganer

Written by Hank Essman Edited by Sabrina Wagganer    In this installment of the Alum Report, the English Department is proud to highlight the accomplishments of Aubrey Larimore-Vargas, a two-time MSU Graduate.  Having earned a bachelor’s in English/Literature and a master's in Writing, Aubrey Larimore-Vargas is both a 2011 and 2014 graduate of the English … [Read more...] about The Alum Report: Aubrey Larimore-Vargas

Filed Under: Alumni News, Literature, Professional and Technical Writing, The Alum Report Tagged With: alumni, English department, Literature, professional writing

Maria: storyteller

November 9, 2019 by Jacqueline Crawford

Maria Meluso provides feedback in Missouri State's Writing Center

Stories, big and small, permeate our daily lives. Not just through words on a page, but through the pieces of gossip we share with our friends and the recipes we use to cook dinner. Everyone is, in some way, a storyteller. Last spring, Maria Meluso earned a bachelor's degree in professional writing and a minor in screenwriting, and she plans to make storytelling her … [Read more...] about Maria: storyteller

Filed Under: Professional and Technical Writing Tagged With: maria meluso, professional writing, screenwriting, show-me chefs, Technical Writing

Students to learn about technical communication careers at 14th annual conference

March 18, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

The Society for Technical Communication will host its 14th annual Student Conference on March 19 in Plaster Student Union, room 313. Professional writing faculty will join with former Missouri State students to offer current students insights into technical and professional writing careers. The event starts at 8:30 a.m., and registration costs covers a continental … [Read more...] about Students to learn about technical communication careers at 14th annual conference

Filed Under: News, Professional and Technical Writing Tagged With: COAL, english, faculty center for teaching and learning, kris sutliff, professional writing, Society for Technical Communication, student conference, student organization funding allocation council

Ralph Davis: Retired graduate

December 8, 2015 by Web Strategy and Development

Ralph with his wife

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fzbc9FHY3k It was 2009, and 24-year Air Force veteran Ralph Davis had just retired. Without knowing what to do next, he moved to Missouri, which  provided an opportunity that he hadn't anticipated. Early training in communication and coordination Ralph spent his Air Force career as a coordinator, which he describes as “lots of boredom … [Read more...] about Ralph Davis: Retired graduate

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GI Bill, professional writing, spotlights, Students, tech writing, Technical Writing, veteran

New Offering: Accelerated Master’s in Professional Writing

March 7, 2014 by Erik Renth

The Department of English is proud to offer a new way for students to jump-start their MA in Writing: Professional/Technical Track. If you are a Professional Writing major, during your junior or senior year you may apply for early admission to the Master of Arts Degree in Writing, Technical & Professional Writing track. This allows you to take 500-level courses for credit … [Read more...] about New Offering: Accelerated Master’s in Professional Writing

Filed Under: News Tagged With: COAL, professional writing

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