Katherine Osborne

Katherine Osborne is an Associate Professor of English and Chair of the Division of Humanities at Davis & Elkins College. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Kentucky and a B.A. from Hanover College. Her teaching focuses on 19th- and 20th-century British literature, gender/sexuality studies, poetry, the novel, and first-year writing. Her research explores Victorian literature (especially Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Dickens, Eliot, Gaskell, and Braddon), material culture, and curriculum design.

Her research interests include gender studies, material culture analysis, and the intersection of emotion and inheritance in Victorian narratives. Osborne’s publications examine themes like Victorian handiwork culture, gendered ownership in novels, and civic education initiatives in higher education.

Her work demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, blending literary analysis with cultural and social history. While no awards are listed, her contributions to pedagogy and Victorian studies reflect sustained scholarly engagement. She coordinates the Humanities Division and contributes to place studies and community-focused academic programs.