Debra Gettelman

Debra Gettelman is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the College of the Holy Cross and currently serves as Dean for the Class of 2027. Her academic work bridges literature, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to narrative forms.

• Education: Ph.D. from Harvard University

Research Focus:

• 19th Century British Literature and Culture
• Evolution of The Novel as a literary form
• Book History as a methodological framework
• Adaptation of literary texts into Film

Academic Service: Serves as Dean for the Class of 2027, demonstrating leadership in undergraduate education at College of the Holy Cross.

Contact: dgettelm@holycross.edu