Michael Blouin

Michael Blouin serves as Professor of English and Humanities at Milligan University and Director of the Honors Program, where he teaches literature and interdisciplinary humanities courses.

His academic credentials include:

• BA in English, University of Vermont, 2006
• PhD in English, Michigan State University, 2012

Dr. Blouin specializes in American Gothic literary traditions, crime fiction analysis (particularly Stephen King's works), and the intersection of literature with American political discourse. His research manifests in three major scholarly publications examining democratic themes in Gothic narratives, King's crime fiction tropes, and political commentary within King's oeuvre.

His scholarly trajectory reveals consistent focus on contemporary American authors through socio-political lenses, with particular emphasis on genre fiction's cultural implications.

As Honors Program Director, he shapes advanced academic pathways while maintaining active engagement with undergraduate education in humanities disciplines.