Emily Bowden


Emily Bowden, M.A. (2015) in Chinese Language and Literature.

After her service in the Navy, she plans to return to the world of literature and apply for an MFA in creative writing

Emily Bowden graduated with an MA in Chinese Language and Literature in 2015. For the last six years, she has been working as an analyst for the Navy, using her background in East Asian Studies to produce reports on current affairs to advise senior defense leadership and policymakers. Most recently, she has worked at Defense Intelligence Agency as a collections manager, applying the research and analytical skills learned while at KU to develop data-driven strategies and assessments for information collection problem sets around the world. After her service in the Navy, she plans to return to the world of literature and apply for an MFA in creative writing.