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Mary C. Chinery is Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education and Professor of English at Georgian Court University (GCU). She holds a Ph.D. in English from Drew University (2003) and has served in academic leadership roles since 1989, including Department Chair, Associate Dean, and Assistant Provost. Her research focuses on 20th-century American literature, particularly Edith Wharton and Willa Cather, with expertise in drama, performance history, and women’s literature.
- Education:
- Ph.D., English (2003), Drew University
- M.Phil., English (1997), Drew University
- M.A., American Literature (1988), Northeastern University
- B.A., English & Religious Studies (1986), Georgian Court College
Her research highlights the rediscovery of Edith Wharton’s lost plays, such as The Shadow of a Doubt, and explores intersections between literature, performance, and gender. Recent work includes analyses of Willa Cather’s engagement with WWII literature and Wharton’s theatrical contributions. Chinery has presented globally on topics ranging from American drama to LGBTQIA representation.
Publications emphasize recovering marginalized literary works and their historical contexts. She collaborates frequently with scholars like Laura Rattray, co-authoring groundbreaking studies on Wharton’s plays. Her leadership at GCU reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary education and women’s leadership in academia.
- Key Contributions:
- Co-discovery of Edith Wharton’s Shadow of a Doubt (2017)
- Advocacy for literary archives and performance history
- Leadership in university administration since 2007
