معرفی
Charles Ernst is a Professor and Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning Education at Hilbert College within the Division of Arts and Letters, Department of English. With several decades of teaching experience, he has held faculty positions at Hilbert College, Canisius University, Empire State College, Buffalo State University, and Attica State Prison.
His educational background includes:
- BA from Muhlenberg College
- MA and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania
Specializing in English Renaissance Literature and Shakespeare, Ernst's research spans early modern British prose, contemporary American fiction, and Russian literature. His work emphasizes textual analysis, narrative theory, and literary criticism across historical periods, with notable contributions to Renaissance studies and postmodern fiction.
His publications reveal interdisciplinary versatility, transitioning from Renaissance scholarship to contemporary literary analysis and gerontology-alcoholism research, demonstrating exceptional range across humanities and social science domains.
His distinguished honors include:
- The President’s Medal from Hilbert College
- The Joe D. Thomas CEA Distinguished Service Award
- Honorary Life Membership from the College English Association
- New York College English Association Award for Scholarship, Teaching, and Service
Ernst maintains active leadership in academic organizations including the College English Association (former executive director), Medieval Academy of America, and Renaissance Society of America, while also sharing piano performances through YouTube and Facebook platforms.
