Brandon Story

Brandon Story is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Jack E. Snider Honors Program at King University. He holds a PhD from the University of Tennessee and teaches American Literature with a focus on Appalachian Literature and Modernism.

Education:

• PhD, University of Tennessee
• MA, English, East Tennessee State University
• BA, English, King College

His research centers on Appalachian cultural expression, including literature, music, and architecture. He has published entries in the Encyclopedia of Appalachia and presented on topics such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s regional modernism and narrative structures in Appalachian fiction. His work bridges literary scholarship with regional identity and community.

His recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, integrating literary analysis with cultural history, music, and built environment studies. Key themes include Appalachian identity, modernism, and the role of storytelling in regional and vocational contexts.

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Brandon Story advises honors students through his role as Director of the Snider Honors Program and is involved in faculty development and community engagement through initiatives like the NetVUE Storytelling and Vocation conference. He has no listed grants, but his sustained scholarship and leadership indicate active academic service. He is affiliated with the Institute for Faith and Culture at King University, where he explores the intersection of narrative, vocation, and education.

Labs, Teams, and Affiliations: He is associated with the Jack E. Snider Honors Program and the Institute for Faith and Culture at King University, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogue on storytelling and vocation in higher education.