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 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.
Claire Denny earned a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2021.
Violeta Palchik earned a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2021.
Dr. Kristina Downs earned a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2007.
Sarah Cleto and Brittany Warman earned their Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2012.
Chrissy Widmayer earned a certificate in Folklore Studies in 2013.
Kim Stryker earned a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Folklore Studies in 2015.
Kerry Kaleba earned a certificate in Folklore Studies in 2016
Angie DiNardo is currently in the accelerated MA in English (Concentration in Folklore Studies) program.
William Patterson is currently in the Folklore Studies concentration in the MA in English.
