Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand. With our distinctive scholar-teacher culture, creative programming, and commitment to interdisciplinary learning, Wesleyan challenges students to explore new ideas and change the world. Our graduates go on to lead and innovate in a wide variety of industries, including government, business, entertainment, and science.
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Wesleyan provides comprehensive career development through extensive alumni networks and industry partnerships. The university prepares graduates who are sought after by employers ranging from nonprofits and start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Students benefit from broad liberal education and practical experience, building successful careers while maintaining strong connections with the Cardinal community
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Clinical Psychologist Advancing Suicide Prevention Research and Intervention
Alexis May serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Wesleyan University, where she conducts groundbreaking research on suicide prevention and intervention. Her work employs multiple research methodologies to understand the progression from suicidal thoughts to actions. With funding from the Military Suicide Research Consortium, she develops innovative approaches to suicide prevention, including couple-based interventions for military service members. After earning her PhD from the University of British Columbia, she completed training at Brown University's Alpert Medical School and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah's National Center for Veterans Studies. Her clinical expertise includes dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. Her research has revealed important distinctions between factors that predict suicidal thoughts versus attempts, contributing significantly to understanding suicide risk and prevention strategies.
Award-Winning Novelist and Creative Writing Educator
Amity Gaige is an acclaimed American novelist and creative writing instructor at Yale University. Her literary portfolio includes four celebrated novels: "O My Darling," "The Folded World," "Schroder," and "Sea Wife." Her work has garnered significant recognition, with "Schroder" being shortlisted for the Folio Prize in 2014 and "Sea Wife" selected as a New York Times Notable Book in 2020. As a 2016 Guggenheim Fellow in Fiction, her work has been translated into 18 languages and has earned critical acclaim from major literary publications. Her novels explore complex themes of family, identity, and relationships, drawing praise for their poetic style and narrative intensity. Beyond her writing, she contributes to the development of emerging writers through her teaching at Yale University, where she serves as a Lecturer in English. Her accomplishments also include a Fulbright Fellowship and residencies at prestigious writers' colonies including MacDowell and Yaddo.