Emily Murray

Emily Murray serves as an Adjunct Professor of English at Cumberland University and concurrently holds an Associate Professor position at Tennessee State University. She teaches Freshman Composition in Cumberland's Dual Enrollment program and Composition, World Literature, and Shakespeare courses at Tennessee State University. Her research expertise centers on early modern drama and British Literature.

Education:

• B.A., University of Tennessee
• M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
• Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Research Focus: Dr. Murray's work explores themes in early modern drama and British literary traditions, with a particular emphasis on Shakespearean studies and pedagogical approaches to literature. Her teaching philosophy integrates classical texts with modern interdisciplinary methods.

Residing in Old Hickory, she is accompanied by her dogs, Maple and Gertrude.