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Kirk Cochran Quote

Teaching challenges me intellectually and pushes me to adapt to diverse student populations. The connections I’ve made with my students are deeply meaningful, and knowing I’ve positively impacted their lives is incredibly fulfilling.

Kirk Cochran

Professor

Laura Vernon Quote

I still use the skills I learned as an English major—especially effective communication, close reading, annotation, and rhetorical analysis. I’m a life-long learner, which is one reason I was attracted to the English major.

Laura Vernon

Studio Owner, Instructor, and Fascia Stretch Specialist

Matt Clark Quote

Dissecting a short story is much more analogous to dissecting some caselaw or the terms of a contract than I would have anticipated.

Matt Clark

Assistant District Counsel