Careers for English Language & Literature Majors: Alum Panel
Thursday, November 5, 2026 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Get ideas for applying your English Language & Literature studies to career paths in a surprising variety of institutions and industries. Your takeaways will include an expanded knowledge of in-demand roles and required skills in these fields plus new contacts for building your future professional community.
Meet accomplished Smith alums who majored in English, ask your questions, and enjoy cookies, cannolis, and hot and cold beverages.
Panelists include:
- Precious Chika Musa '18, museum teacher, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Hira Humayun '17, senior news desk reporter at CNN
- Rachel Sperling '02, social sciences librarian, research engagement, at Yale University
This event is co-sponsored by the Department of English Language & Literature and the Arts, Media & Communications Career Community at the Lazarus Center.
This is a Connect event. In Connect events, you will integrate your values and interests with industry knowledge, build your network, and develop confidence in sharing your goals.