Georgie Medina Marcano

Georgie Medina Marcano is a Senior Lecturer of Spanish and published poet in the Department of Hispanic Studies at the University of Kentucky. His scholarly and creative work explores Puerto Rican cultural identity and Latin American literary traditions.

Research Focus: Afro-Hispanic literature, Latin American theater, cultural identity, and Puerto Rican poetry. Current projects examine dramatic literature and cultural expression in the Spanish Caribbean.

Education:
PhD in Hispanic American Literature (University of Kentucky), MA in Hispanic American Literature (University of Oklahoma), BA in Spanish (California State University, Chico)

Creative Work: Published poetry collections 'Inquietudes del alma' (2022) and 'Versos utópicos' (2023), recognized with international literary awards. Serves as faculty advisor for Spanish honor societies.