Grace E Wetzel

Grace E. Wetzel is an Associate Professor in the Department of English, Writing and Journalism at St. Joseph’s University. Her teaching focuses on connecting reading, writing, and public engagement to foster critical citizenship and socially responsible writing. She emphasizes civic learning through community partnerships, believing students thrive when invested in societal issues.

Education:

• B.A., Loyola University Maryland (2004)
• M.A., University of South Carolina (2006)
• Ph.D., University of South Carolina (2011)

Research interests include feminist historiography, rhetorical education in 19th-century women’s journalism, contemplative writing practices, and the intersection of literature and domestic spaces. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary pedagogical innovation.

Selected grants include the St. Joseph’s University Morris Grant (2016) and Summer Research Grant (2014). Her publications span rhetorical theory, composition studies, and literary analysis, with a focus on gendered narratives and public discourse.

Her advising and grant activities reflect a commitment to service learning and mutuality, though specific student advisees are not listed. No labs or formal research teams are mentioned in the text.