Elizabeth Hetzel

Elizabeth Hetzel is a Core Instructor at Oglethorpe University and a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Scholar. Selected from a national pool, she participated in the Summer Institute 'Tales from the Chihuahuan Desert: Borderlands Narratives about Identity and Binationalism' at The University of Texas at El Paso (July 16-30). This prestigious program supports educators in humanities disciplines, providing stipends for travel and living expenses.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Journalism and Advertising from the University of Georgia, a Master of Arts in English from the University of West Georgia, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Georgia State University.

Her research interests align with the themes of borderlands narratives, identity, and binationalism, reflecting her engagement with interdisciplinary humanities. While no specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed, her participation in the NEH program underscores her commitment to scholarly enrichment in cultural and literary studies.