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David Wright is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Illinois, with additional affiliations at the Center for African Studies and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. He holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His research focuses on African-American Literature, Contemporary American Literature, and Fiction. Notable works include the novels Black Cloud Rising (2022) and Away Running (2016), alongside articles like The Sand Banks, 1861 (2020). Wright has been recognized with the LAS Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2021) and the Mary Ellen von der Heyden Fellowship at the New York Public Library's Cullman Center (2021-22). His publications span diverse themes, blending historical narratives with contemporary social issues. While no grants or advisees are explicitly listed, his roles across multiple interdisciplinary centers suggest involvement in collaborative research projects. His creative works and academic essays reflect a deep engagement with cultural and historical contexts, particularly in African diasporic and Latin American studies.
