Kremena Todorova

Kremena Todorova is a Professor of English at Transylvania University, specializing in 20th- and 21st-century American literature, identity politics, and community-focused art. She co-teaches interdisciplinary courses like Community Engagement Through the Arts with Kurt Gohde, emphasizing hands-on projects that bridge campus and local communities. Her work includes installations like the Lexington Tattoo Project and 1,000 Dolls Project, blending literature, art, and social engagement.

Academically, she holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Notre Dame (2003, 2001) and a B.A. from Hope College (1997). Her research explores how art and literature foster empathy and civic responsibility, often through collaborations with marginalized communities such as Lexington’s drag scene and urban residents.

Notable awards include the 2012 Bingham Award for Teaching and multiple LexArts Community Project Grants. Her projects frequently address themes of urban renewal, identity, and democracy, with exhibitions featured in venues like NoLi CDC and Peaceways.

Professionally, she is active in the Modern Language Association and College Art Association. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes small-class environments that encourage intellectual curiosity and creative risk-taking, as seen in courses like Fictions of Identity and Contemporary Immigrant Narratives.