UIS English Department

"According to new LinkedIn data provided exclusively to Forbes, the key to young professionals successfully navigating today’s uneven job market may depend on whether their degree is versatile enough to land a job in several different industries. With overall hiring down 20% from pre-pandemic levels and 5% from last year, LinkedIn analyzed the 20 most common majors on their platform among recent bachelor degree graduates and looked at two factors: hiring conditions in the industries most traditionally related to a major and versatility to pivot to other industries. The intriguing findings: Grads who majored in the social sciences and humanities are proving to be resilient in today’s job market because they gained skills that can be used across multiple industries. Meanwhile engineering graduates, who likely thought they’d picked a safe and lucrative major, not only face a weak hiring market, but also have more specialized skills that aren’t as versatile or as useful in as many industries. Overall, in today’s slow job market, LinkedIn found that versatility may be one of the biggest competitive advantages for new graduates."

College Majors With The Best Job Prospects In 2026 LinkedIn data reveals which college majors offer the strongest hiring prospects and the flexibility to find jobs across multiple industries.

Looking to get hired? Be an English major!

College Majors With The Best Job Prospects In 2026 LinkedIn data reveals which college majors offer the strongest hiring prospects and the flexibility to find jobs across multiple industries.

Attention English majors, minors, and English Ed

SCOPE, published by the SIU School of Medicine, welcomes contributions from everyone. Deadline Jan 16. A great place for your work!

The Anti-Racism and Equity team is hosting and supporting two fabulous weekend events this Friday and Saturday. Join us for a Zine Workshop on Friday, November 14th, 6:00 -7:30 pm CST in UHB 2004 or virtually through Zoom. On Saturday, November 15th, 7:30 pm in VPA 170, we will be supporting the UIS Theatre program by attending their latest production, The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project. Hope to see you at these events! Contact Professor Meg Cass, [email protected], with questions.

Come by and chat with faculty leading several study away programs next summer! Happening now, until 1 pm, in the Student Union. If you can't go today, reach out! Dr. Patricia Johnson [email protected] and Dr. Donna Bussell [email protected] will be leading an England/Ireland trip and are happy to talk with any interested students.

✈️ Ready to discover your next adventure? 🌍

Join us for the Study Away Kick-Off Event and explore exciting Summer 2026 Study Away programs!

📅 Wednesday, November 5 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 Student Union Food Court Tables

Chat with program leaders about destinations like Brazil, England/Ireland, Guatemala, Japan, and more!
Come get inspired and start planning your global experience! 🌎✨

Congratulations to Professor Lan D**g, recipient of the UIS Spencer Faculty Service Award and Lauren McPherson, recipient of the UIS Adjunct Faculty of the Year! And congratulations to all our colleagues who were recognized this year.