Meg Lota Brown

Meg Lota Brown is Professor of early modern English literature and culture at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the Department of Modern Languages and the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies. She holds significant academic leadership roles as Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean of the Graduate College, and Director of the UA Graduate Center.

Her research focuses on early modern literature and culture, with particular emphasis on gender, power, science, medicine, and education. Key areas include Reformation politics, Renaissance literature, theology, and pedagogy. She has co-authored and edited influential works on women in the Renaissance and marginal figures in global medieval and early modern contexts.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent interdisciplinary trajectory, bridging literary studies with gender theory, art history, and digital pedagogy. Her work frequently examines marginalized voices, women’s intellectual contributions, and the intersection of literature with scientific and religious discourses of the period.

Scientific Awards:

• Nearly every major UA teaching award
• Awards for research
• Awards for service
• Awards for leadership

Dr. Brown serves as Co-PI on multiple grants supporting undergraduate and graduate education, demonstrating sustained commitment to academic innovation and mentorship. While specific advisees are not listed, her leadership in the Graduate College and Graduate Center underscores her role in shaping graduate education and student development.

She is an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and contributes to collaborative scholarly projects, particularly with Kari Boyd McBride. Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her editorial and collaborative projects suggest active engagement in scholarly communities and networks focused on early modern studies and gender.