Tony R. Magagna

Tony R. Magagna serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the English Department at Millikin University since joining in 2009. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in English from the University of California-Davis (2008) focusing on modern American literary landscapes.

Educational background:

• B.A. from University of Wyoming
• Ph.D. in English, University of California-Davis (2008)

His research integrates traditional literary scholarship with emerging digital frontiers, specializing in American West narratives, spatial identity theory, and the narrative architecture of interactive media. This dual focus manifests in courses examining both canonical American literature and the storytelling potential of video games through his Digital Literacies initiative.

Accolades include the Warren F. Hardy Distinguished Professorship (2015-2017) and consecutive Fulbright appointments delivering American Studies lectures across Germany and Japan, highlighting international scholarly recognition.

Dr. Magagna teaches composition, introductory literature, and advanced courses in modern/contemporary American fiction and drama while leading departmental strategy as Chair. His Digital Literacies project (http://diglits.weebly.com) exemplifies his commitment to evolving literary pedagogy through technology integration.