Foster Dickson

Foster Dickson is an Instructor of English at Huntingdon College and serves as advisor to The Prelude Literary Magazine. He joined the Department of Language and Literature in fall 2022 and moved to the Staton Center for Academic Enrichment in January 2023. He holds a Master of Liberal Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Auburn University-Montgomery, along with a Secondary Education Teaching Certificate from Alabama State University.

• Master of Liberal Arts, Auburn University-Montgomery
• Secondary Education Teaching Certificate, Alabama State University
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Theater, Auburn University-Montgomery

His research and writing focus on Southern U.S. history, civil rights, regional culture, and creative nonfiction. He has published extensively on the social transformation of the American South, particularly in Alabama, blending historical analysis with narrative storytelling. His work emphasizes oral history, cultural memory, and educational approaches to place-based learning.

The recent publications reflect a strong engagement with post-Civil Rights Alabama, personal narratives of integration, and literary biography. Themes across his works include racial justice, Southern identity, and the intersection of education and cultural heritage. His writing bridges academic scholarship and accessible public history.

Notable awards and recognitions include:

• Literary Arts Fellowship, Alabama State Council on the Arts (2021)
• Community Legacy Project Grant, Center for Arts Education, Boston Arts Academy (2015)
• Writer-in-Service Residency, Lillian E. Smith Foundation (2011)
• Bronzed hands in 'Hands Uplifted for Freedom and Justice' exhibit, Rosa Parks Museum (2010)
• Secondary Teacher of the Year, Alabama PTA (2010)
• National Artist Teacher Fellowship, Surdna Foundation (2009)
• Multiple local and county-level teaching honors (2007)

Dickson has advised high school and college students through teaching and literary mentorship, notably guiding The Prelude Literary Magazine. While no formal graduate students are listed, his career has been deeply rooted in education, with over two decades of teaching experience at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School (2003–2022) and prior roles at Auburn University-Montgomery. He has secured grants for community-based arts and education projects, demonstrating sustained support for public humanities initiatives.

He is affiliated with the Staton Center for Academic Enrichment, where he supports student learning and academic development. His work integrates literary scholarship, historical inquiry, and pedagogical innovation, contributing to both campus life and broader regional cultural discourse.