Diane Chiriani Russo

Diane Chiriani Russo, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of Writing Across the Curriculum at the University of New Haven's English Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. With expertise in 20th-century American literature, Southern literature, and digital writing environments like ePortfolio, she bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary communication strategies.

• Ph.D. in English, University of South Carolina
• M.A. in English, Indiana State University
• B.A. in English, Manhattan College

Her research focuses on the dialogic interplay in literary texts, examining how expression forms across media and traditions engage in textual conversations. This extends to teaching writing for diverse contexts, including business and digital platforms, while integrating graphic novels and historical documents into her pedagogy.

She has presented at conferences like the College English Association and Southern Humanities Council, with publications analyzing Ernest J. Gaines' works through Bakhtinian theory. Her administrative roles include coordinating ePortfolios (2009-2011) and chairing the English Department's Assessment Committee since 2013.

She teaches courses spanning first-year composition, modern American writers, and special topics like graphic novels and interwar literature, emphasizing critical inquiry and adaptable expression for professional and academic settings.