Golden Fellows Program
The Skidmore English department hosts an alumni-in-residence program each year called the Golden Fellowship. Founded in 2024 and funded by the Golden Hour Endowed Fund, this program connects current English majors with alumni working in a variety of professional contexts, helping students envision their own professional futures. During their time on campus, Golden Fellows may meet with students to discuss career paths, advise on resumés, and provide counsel on the careers open to English majors.
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The 2025 Golden Fellow is Emma Newcombe, Class of 2010. Emma is a career development specialist. She is currently the Associate Director of PhD Programs for the College of Science at Northeastern University.
After graduating from Skidmore College, she worked as a teaching assistant and tutor at a charter high school in Boston. She then attended graduate school, completing a Ph.D. in American & New England Studies at Boston University. She had the joy of returning to Skidmore as a Visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies from 2018-2019.
For the past five years, Emma has been working in higher education administration, with roles in both career and academic advising. She has spent the past three years at Northeastern University, where she is currently an associate director of PhD programs for the College of Science. In this role, she develops workshops and programs to empower PhD students to develop professional skills and explore career pathways. Emma also teaches courses at Northeastern and works as a freelance writer for a variety of publications.