David Holmes

Dr. David Holmes is a Professor of English and Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts at Lipscomb University, serving as the Founding Director of an unspecified academic entity. He has over 25 years of experience at Pepperdine University's Seaver College, where he became the first African American to achieve tenure (2003) and Full Professor (2008) in the Humanities Division. He also held administrative roles such as Associate Dean for Curriculum and General Education. Notable visiting roles include Visiting Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition at Arizona State University (2008) and Langston Hughes Visiting Professor at the University of Kansas (2013).

Education:

• PhD in English (Rhetoric, Linguistics, and Literature) – University of Southern California
• MA in English – University of Southern California
• MA in English Literature – California State University, Dominguez Hills
• MA in Leadership and Public Service – Lipscomb University
• BA in Speech Communication (Greek Minor) – Oklahoma Christian University

Research focuses on rhetoric, linguistics, and literature, with emphasis on composition studies and liberal arts pedagogy. He has authored two books and multiple scholarly articles, recognized through teaching, scholarship, and community service awards. Active in academic reviewing and program evaluation, he frequently presents at national conferences.

Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned, but leadership roles suggest involvement in curriculum development initiatives at Seaver College and Lipscomb.