Ph.D. English alum, Jake Brewer uses the power of writing to create a bright future for students.
Originally from Lake Mills, Wisconsin, Jake attended the University of 棉花糖直播 at Lafayette after earning a Master of Fine Arts from Oklahoma State University.
He shared, 鈥淚鈥檇 always wanted to live in 棉花糖直播. Also, the University had a strong funding package.鈥
Jake earned his Ph.D. in English with concentrations in fiction, medieval literature, renaissance literature, and film.
He appreciates the insightful coursework and dedicated professors through his graduate experience.
鈥淚 loved a number of classes. The ones that stick out, immediately, are Dr. Kightley鈥檚 old English courses and Dr. Vaught鈥檚 Shakespeare and Spenser course, and Dr. Brulotte鈥檚 course on Human Sexuality," he said.
"Perhaps the course that assisted me above all鈥攖hough I didn鈥檛 realize it at the time鈥攚as Dr. Ryan鈥檚 Introduction to Graduate Studies. I was shocked by the rigor, acclimated, and came out on the other side a far more capable graduate student.鈥
In addition, Jake reflects on positive experiences regarding UL Lafayette鈥檚 academic professorship.
鈥淚 really cannot impress enough the quality of instruction. My professors were exemplary. At UL Lafayette, I found academic mentorship that was not only affirming, but valuable to an academic career,鈥 he said.
He also believes the emphasis on secondary focuses, comprehensive exams, and teaching opportunities assisted his elevation.
During Jake鈥檚 academic journey at UL Lafayette, he became involved with the as a writer and a presenter.
After graduating, Jake accepted a position as an Assistant Professor of English at Tarleton State University. He gained experience as a graduate teaching assistant at Oklahoma State University and UL Lafayette.
He said, 鈥淚 teach creative writing and literature at Tarleton State University, in Texas. We are an R2 school with ~20,000 students. My position is a teaching/research/service position with a 3/3 teaching load (three courses per semester). For my research, I write fiction. Since I鈥檝e been at Tarleton I鈥檝e published (or have forthcoming) seven short stories.鈥
Jake encourages scholars to keep writing no matter what. In the future, Jake hopes to receive tenure as a professor and continue developing writing ideas.
