UofM English Graduate Organization

UMEGO supports the advancement of the academic and professional goals of its members and provides opportunities for networking with other graduate students and faculty in the Department of English. UMEGO proudly provides quality services to the English major graduate students. What differentiates UMEGO from other organizations is the ability to truly connect with our graduate students, faculty, and the University of Memphis. Any person taking a graduate course in the English department is eligible and encouraged to be a member of UMEGO. UMEGO does not require any dues at this time.

2022-23 Officers and Contact Information

President: Sylvia Barnes | sbarnes7@memphis.edu 

Vice President: Ming Cheng | mcheng3@memphis.edu 

Treasurer: Addy Enlow | maenlow@memphis.edu 

Secretary: Brett Lewis | bdlewis5@memphis.edu 

Graduate Student Ambassador: Uthman Alzuhairy | lzuhairy@memphis.edu 

Graduate Student Ambassador: Wood Rodgers | wwrdgers@memphis.edu 

Tips for Graduate Students

• Manage your time wisely
• Plan out your reading
• Manage your deadlines for travel funding, awards, and fellowships
• Keep up with conference dates and locations
• Consider a color-coded calendar

Get In Touch

Questions, comments or requests? UMEGO would love to hear from you. Don't hesitate to reach out!

• Follow UMEGO on Facebook
• Email UMEGO
• Visit UMEGO on campus