Peter Parolin

Peter Parolin serves as Dean of the Honors College and Associate Professor of English at the University of Wyoming. He joined the English department in 1997, chaired it twice (2008–2011 and 2014–2017), and held roles as Assistant Chair. His research focuses on English Renaissance literature (especially Shakespeare), early modern women’s performance, and food scholarship via early modern receipt books. He teaches Honors College courses like the first-year Colloquium and a summer study abroad program in England and Italy. Beyond UW, he lectures at Canada’s Stratford Festival and performs with UW Theatre and Dance and Relative Theatrics, taking roles like Rothko in Red and Danforth in The Crucible. He also sits on the board of Laramie Reproductive Health.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
• M.A., University of Pennsylvania
• B.A., University of British Columbia

Research interests span Shakespearean texts, gendered performance dynamics in early modern Europe, and culinary historiography. His publications explore themes like political subjection in 2 Henry IV, cinematic adaptations of Chaucer and Shakespeare, and women’s agency in early modern performance contexts. He has edited volumes on women’s theatrical contributions and early modern receipt books.

Awards:

• Multiple College of Arts and Sciences Top Ten Teacher Awards (2000s–2010s)
• John P. Ellbogen Teaching Award (2013)
• Beatrice Gallatin Beuf Golden Apple Award (2002)

Teaching and advising excellence are central to his career, with roles mentoring students in the Honors College and guiding departmental administration. His extra-curricular theatre work and board service reflect his commitment to community engagement and cultural expression.