Katherine S. Nash

Katherine S. Nash, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, specializing in narrative theory, British literature, and innovative pedagogy. Her academic foundation includes a PhD and MA in English Language and Literature from the University of Virginia (2006, 2003) and a BA from Earlham College (1995).

Her research explores the interplay of narrative form, ethics, and historical context, with emphases on Victorian/Modernist literature and inclusive educational strategies. She investigates how narrative structures shape ethical engagement and advocates for student-centered teaching frameworks.

Publications reflect interdisciplinary themes, merging literary analysis with contemporary issues like pandemic pedagogy and feminist ethics. Recent work emphasizes collaborative teaching models and structural reinterpretations of classic texts, showcasing adaptability across academic and societal challenges.

Awards & Honors:

• Profile in Faculty Teaching Excellence (Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, 2018)
• VCU Humanities Research Center Residential Fellow (2016)
• VCU Humanities Research Center Travel Grants (2014, 2016, 2017)
• NEH Seminar on Narrative Theory (2008)

She teaches courses including Nineteenth-Century Novels, Modern Novel, Form and Theory of Fiction, and Virginia Woolf studies. No advising, grants, or lab affiliations are documented.