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Dr. Karey Lea Perkins serves as Assistant Professor of English in the English and Communication Department at South Carolina State University, where she has taught since 2019. With over thirty years of experience teaching English and philosophy at the college level, she is a distinguished educator and scholar specializing in interdisciplinary humanities.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in English from Georgia State University (2011)
- M.A. in Philosophy from Georgia State University (2014)
- M.A.T. in English from UNC-Chapel Hill (1985)
- B.A. in English and Religion from Wake Forest University (1981)
Dr. Perkins' research centers on the intersection of literature and philosophy, with deep expertise in Walker Percy's semiotic anthropology, contemporary American and southern literature, existentialism, and ethical frameworks. She examines how symbolic capacity—particularly naming—constructs human understanding through Charles Sanders Peirce's pragmatism, revealing interconnected 'fabric of life' dynamics in literary works. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with philosophical inquiry to explore communication, identity, and meaning-making.
Her scholarly contributions have earned significant recognition:
- 2021-2022 EAC Department Professor of the Year
- 2022 Flash Fiction Award
- 2020 Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
- 2020 Scholarly Publications Award
Throughout her extensive career, Dr. Perkins has mentored generations of students in English composition, literature, and philosophy while maintaining active leadership in academic communities. Her service includes co-presidency of the Walker Percy Society and membership in eight professional associations, reflecting her commitment to advancing humanities education and interdisciplinary scholarship.
