Rachel Wifall

Rachel Wifall is a Professor of English at Saint Peter’s University, specializing in Shakespearean drama, cultural legacies of literary icons, and theater pedagogy. She earned her Ph.D. from New York University (1999) and has taught at Saint Peter’s since 2004. Her research bridges Shakespearean studies, historical fiction, and the intersection of literature with modern media. She advises the university’s literary magazine The Pavan and directs the Honors Program. Wifall’s scholarly work includes analyses of Shakespearean adaptations, digital pedagogy, and collaborative theater productions. She has published articles on plays like Measure for Measure, Othello, and Hamlet, emphasizing themes of power, gender, and cultural reception. Her creative works include novels like Eluder and Typewriter Man: Tales of WW2, exploring historical narratives and human drama.