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Austin E. Quigley is a distinguished academic and former Dean of Columbia College at Columbia University, holding the title of Brander Matthews Professor of Dramatic Literature. He has taught at institutions including the University of Virginia, Nottingham, Geneva, Konstanz, and Massachusetts. His research focuses on 19th to 21st century drama, literary theory, and modernism/postmodernism in theatre.
Education:
- B.A., University of Nottingham (1967)
- M.A. (Linguistics), University of Birmingham (1969)
- Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz (1971)
He has authored influential works such as The Pinter Problem and The Modern Stage and Other Worlds, and currently chairs the Interdepartmental Committee on Drama and Theatre Arts. Awards include the Hamilton Medal (2008), Great Teacher Award (2009), and Mark Van Doren Award (2015).
Advocacy & Leadership: Served as Dean of Columbia College (1995–2009), chaired the Lionel Trilling Seminar Series, and held roles in professional organizations like the MLA's Drama Division.
Labs/Teams: Active in Columbia’s drama and theatre initiatives, contributing to interdisciplinary studies in performance and literary theory.
