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Michael Rex is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Cumberland University, affiliated with the Millard and JJ Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts. He holds a B.A. from Sam Houston State University, an M.A. from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University. His research focuses on 16th-18th century British literature, Medieval and Arthurian literature, Queer Theory, and creative writing.
- B.A.: English and History, Sam Houston State University
- M.A.: English (17th-century British Literature, Rhetoric & Composition, ELL), Texas A&M University
- Ph.D.: 17th & 18th-century British Literature and Medieval/Arthurian Literature, Wayne State University
Dr. Rex teaches courses in British Literature, Creative Writing, Women’s Literature, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and pop culture topics like Harry Potter. His creative work includes plays such as Somebody’s Baby (2017 award winner), Nice Girls Don’t, and adaptations of Shakespeare. His plays often explore social issues like civil rights, LGBTQ+ themes, and police violence.
- Play Awards: Best Original Play in Middle TN (2017)
No advising or grant details are provided. His creative projects include A Newer Way to Pay Old Debts and The Red Queen’s Dilemma.
