Ph.D. English alum, Jake Brewer uses the power of writing to create a bright future for students.
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Jake earned his Ph.D. in English with concentrations in fiction, medieval literature, renaissance literature, and film.
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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.
