Eileen J. Doll

Eileen J. Doll serves as Provost Distinguished Professor of Spanish within the Department of Languages and Cultures at Loyola University New Orleans' College of Humanities and Natural Sciences. Her scholarly identity centers on Spanish 20th and 21st-century literature and culture, with specialized expertise in contemporary theater across Spain and Europe.

Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Purdue University (1986), complemented by M.A. (1980) and B.A. (1976) degrees from the same institution. This foundation supports her research in Spanish literary evolution and theatrical innovation.

Dr. Doll's research agenda critically examines immigration narratives, representations of the 'Other,' voyeurism, and animal symbolism in modern Spanish drama. Her work frequently analyzes playwrights like Jerónimo López Mozo and José Moreno Arenas through lenses of social identity and historical trauma, particularly exploring post-11-M Madrid societal impacts. She bridges academic and cultural spheres through translations that introduce Spanish theater to English-speaking audiences.

Publication trends reveal sustained focus on immigration's role in reshaping Spanish identity, evolving toward trauma studies and social conscience in theater. Her scholarly output combines monographs, journal articles, and critical translations that document theatrical responses to contemporary societal shifts.

• Excellence in Teaching Award from College of Humanities and Natural Sciences (2008)

As academic advisor for Spanish majors and faculty lead for Sigma Delta Pi (National Spanish Honor Society), she cultivates student engagement in Hispanic studies. Her coordination of international seminars, including the 2016 Third International Seminar on Theatre Studies in Granada, demonstrates commitment to global scholarly networks and collaborative research infrastructure.