Kimberly Engber

Dr. Kimberly Engber serves as Dean of the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College and Associate Professor in the Department of English at Wichita State University. She joined the English faculty in 2007, leading the Emory Lindquist Honors Program as Director from 2012 before becoming the founding Dean of the Honors College in 2014. Her academic leadership focuses on strategic vision, faculty development, curriculum innovation, and fostering interdisciplinary research opportunities.

Her research expertise spans 19th- and 20th-century American literature, women's literature, and literary anthropology. Notable works include studies of Margaret Mead and Virginia Woolf, transnational literature, and ethnographic traditions in women’s writing. She also explores interdisciplinary topics such as perception studies, cultural theory, and data visualization.

In her administrative role, Dr. Engber oversees strategic planning, budget management, alumni relations, and student governance. She champions collaborative initiatives bridging academic programs and community engagement.