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Blaine Greteman, Ph.D., currently serves as Dean of both the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences and the Honors College at The University of Tulsa, where he is also a Professor of English. A Rhodes Scholar, he earned his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley after completing his M.Phil. at Oxford and B.A. at Oklahoma State University. Greteman's career bridges academic leadership with teaching, research, and public writing.
- Education: B.A. (Oklahoma State), M.Phil. (Oxford), Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)
- Former roles: Chair of University of Iowa’s English Department
Greteman's research focuses on Renaissance literature, particularly Shakespeare and Milton, with interests in creative nonfiction writing, book history, and digital humanities. His recent publications examine Andrew Marvell’s poetry through lenses of materiality, networking, and cultural representation. He also writes for popular publications like Slate and The London Review of Books, addressing topics such as AI in education and the value of humanities.
Greteman's scholarly work reveals trends in early modern textual networks, ecocritical readings, and postcolonial interpretations of Renaissance poetry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and contemporary relevance.
- Scientific Awards:
- Rhodes Scholarship
- Stanford Humanities Fellowship
- National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
As an academic leader, Greteman prioritizes student-centered learning, faculty development, and first-generation student support. He advocates for the liberal arts as essential to democratic society, emphasizing both creative expression and critical innovation. His work in the Honors College continues the tradition of great books seminars that foster student-led intellectual discourse.
