Timothy Brennan

Timothy Brennan is a Distinguished University Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota with joint appointments in Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature and English. He holds the Samuel Russell Chair (2014-2020) and Donald V. Hawkins Chair (2023-2024). His scholarship focuses on intellectual history, colonial/imperial theories, and cultural criticism.

Research interests span postcolonial literature, musicology, film studies, and the role of intellectuals in public discourse. His acclaimed biography of Edward Said examines how theoretical frameworks inform political engagement.

Awards include the Palestine Book Award, Fulbright Fellowship, and recognition from the South Asian Literatures Association. Brennan has lectured globally and contributed to media outlets like BBC, NPR, and The New York Times.