Meet Our Students and Alumni

Who Are Our Students?

Our program includes students from various academic backgrounds including English, Anthropology, Education, Cultural Studies, Music, Theater, and Art. Program applicants are often recent graduates of undergraduate programs and/or individuals who have worked in secondary school education or government agencies or cultural institutions.

Students complete the program in both part time and full time capacities, depending on their needs.

 

Sarah Holland

Sarah Holland

Sarah Holland earned a certificate in Folklore Studies in 2022.

Much of Holland's research throughout the program was around internet folklore: the Babadook as an identifier of queerness in virtual spaces, the memetic development of the W.A.P dance on TikTok, video games as folkloric objects through online fan and modding communities, and other, similar topics.

Emma Bussard

Emma Bussard

Emma is currently an MA student in the Folklore Program

Inspired by almost a decade of living and working on the African continent, Emma decided to pursue a Masters in Folklore Studies to refine her skills and knowledge and gain professional experience within the field of folklore.

Ozzy Whitley

Ozzy Whitley

Ozzy is currently an MA student in the Folklore Program

[Ozzy] is currently working on her M.A. thesis, focusing on the Appalachian musician experience and migration to DC. Other focus topics in her research are epistemology, ethnographic writing, cultural geography, and intersectional issues surrounding occupation, poverty, and social politics. 

Ang DiNardo

Ang DiNardo

Ang Dinardo is currently an MA student in the Folklore Program

Ang is an MA student in the Folklore Program. Their research interests center around gender and queer folklore.

Claire Denny

Claire Denny

Claire Denny earned a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2021.

Kristina Downs

Kristina Downs

Dr. Kristina Downs earned a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2007.

Sara Cleto and  Brittany Warman

Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman

Sarah Cleto and Brittany Warman earned their Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2012.

Chrissy Widmayer

Chrissy Widmayer

Chrissy Widmayer earned a certificate in Folklore Studies in 2013.

Kimberly Stryker

Kimberly Stryker

Kim Stryker earned a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2015.

Kerry Kaleba

Kerry Kaleba

Kerry Kaleba earned a certificate in Folklore Studies in 2016