Lamar J. Garnes

Lamar J. Garnes is an Associate Professor and Director of the Writing Resource Center at Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, FL. He is affiliated with the College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities (CSSAH) and the Department of English and Modern Languages. His roles include teaching courses such as Freshman Communicative Skills, Advanced Composition, and African American Literature.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Literature (African American Literature and Cultural Studies), Florida State University, 2009
• M.A. in Literature, Florida State University, 2005
• B.A. in Creative Writing, University of South Florida, 2003

Research Interests: Dr. Garnes focuses on 20th/21st century African American Literature, Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Composition Studies, and Writing Center Studies. His work bridges literary analysis with practical pedagogical strategies.

Advising & Grants: No specific advising or grant information is provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: Leads the FAMU Writing Resource Center, supporting student writing and academic development.