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Amy Hodges Hamilton is a Professor of English and Global Honors at Belmont University, where she also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Core Curriculum. She is affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences and plays a central role in curriculum development, pedagogy, and community engagement. Her work bridges academic scholarship with public service and creative writing.
Education:
- Ph.D., Florida State University
Her research and teaching focus on personal writing, memoir, and trauma theory, with a strong emphasis on reflective practice and the healing potential of the arts in community-based contexts. She integrates creative writing with social wellness and educational innovation, particularly through experiential and service-oriented pedagogy.
Though no publications are listed in the provided text, her scholarly and professional activities demonstrate a sustained commitment to writing, healing, and community service, particularly through reflective and narrative methods.
Scientific and Service Awards:
- Presidential Academic Achievement Award (2018–2019)
- 2023 Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award, State of Tennessee
Amy Hodges Hamilton has held several key academic and administrative roles, including Senior Capstone Coordinator, member of the Bell Core Leadership and Assessment Team, and Faculty Confidential Advocate for the Title IX office. She founded the Writing Studio at Vanderbilt University before joining Belmont. She also served as Writer in Residence at the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queens University Belfast in Fall 2019 and led the Belmont Global Honors program there in Spring 2023, demonstrating strong leadership in international education and writing initiatives.
She is actively involved in institutional curriculum development and student support, particularly through the Global Honors program and core education reform. Her work reflects deep integration between teaching, service, writing, and community healing.
