Jennifer Morrison

Jennifer Morrison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Xavier University of Louisiana. She holds a B.A. in English from Dillard University, an M.A. from Northwestern State University, and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her research focuses on African American cultural expressions in literary and cultural studies, with a specialization in how Black Southern writers articulate the Gulf South's cultural and geographic identity in contemporary works.

Education:

• B.A., English - Dillard University
• M.A. - Northwestern State University
• Ph.D. in English - University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Research Interests:

• Examines Black Southern writers' representations of the Gulf South region
• Intersection of literature, folklore, and cultural identity
• Critical analysis of African American literary traditions

Professional Affiliations:

• Vice President, Louisiana Folklore Society
• Advisory Board Member, Ernest J. Gaines Center (University of Louisiana at Lafayette)