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Mandy A. Reid is an Associate Professor of English at Indiana State University's College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in 19th-century American literature and culture with a focus on critical race studies and visual representation. She teaches courses ranging from American literature surveys to specialized seminars on the American South and 1960s counterculture.
- Ph.D., English, Rice University (2005)
- M.A., Nineteenth-Century American Literature and Culture, Rice University (2003)
- B.A., English, Trinity University (1998)
Her research examines intersections of race, gender, and visual media in American literature, particularly through the works of Pauline Hopkins and Martin R. Delany. She analyzes how racial ideologies manifest in visual culture, from 19th-century photography to contemporary popular media.
Recent publications explore photographic representation (2006), racial profiling in book covers (2008), and utopian frameworks (2011). A 2024 article connects W.E.B. Du Bois's work to modern civil rights discourse through graphic novels.
Scientific Awards & Grants:
- Caleb Mills Distinguished Teaching Award (2013)
- Charlotte Zietlow Women Faculty Grant (2009, 2010)
Reid actively participates in university governance as Chair of the Pfennig Scholarships Committee and serves on multiple graduate faculty and curriculum committees. She mentors students through the Mentoring Assistance Program for Prospective Students and contributes to community education as a consultant for library programs.
