Bruce R. Burningham

Bruce R. Burningham is Professor of Spanish Studies at Illinois State University specializing in medieval and early modern Spanish and Latin American literature, Iberian and Latin American theater and film, and performance theory. He serves as Editor of Cervantes: Journal of the Cervantes Society of America and immediate Past-President of the Association for Hispanic Classical Theater (AHCT).

Education

• PhD, Yale University

Research Interests

His work centers on Cervantes Studies and intersections of literature, performance, and cultural theory across Iberian and Latin American contexts. Key specializations include medieval/early modern Spanish literature, Latin American literary traditions, theatrical history, film studies, and performance theory with emphasis on jongleuresque traditions and postmodern cultural reflections.

Scientific Awards and Honors

• Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship
• National Endowment for the Humanities grant

Grants and Advising

Dr. Burningham secured significant research funding through a National Endowment for the Humanities grant and held an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship. The source text provides no details regarding graduate student advising activities or current research teams.