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Charles “Nick” Serra, Ph.D., is a Professor of English at Upper Iowa University, Department of Humanities & Social Science since 1999. He holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, M.A. from Drake University, and Ph.D. from Binghamton University. His research focuses on W.B. Yeats’s occult subtexts, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and Aleister Crowley’s writings. He has contributed to scholarly works including Ireland at War and Peace (2011), W. B. Yeats’s “A Vision”: Explications and Contexts (2012), and an upcoming book on 21st-century Yeats interpretations.
His academic work bridges literary analysis with mystical themes, appearing in journals like Religions and Yeats Eliot Review. Beyond academia, he practices sustainable agriculture on his farm and manages a Jacob sheep flock. Dr. Serra emphasizes writing as a critical skill for students across disciplines, noting its role in professional credibility and discerning trustworthy information.
No formal scientific awards are listed. His advising focus is on English majors transitioning to graduate studies, law, and teaching careers. He advocates for writing’s centrality in intellectual rigor and career success.
