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Michael Stigman serves as Professor in the English Department at Benedictine College, where he has taught since 2007. His role encompasses both scholarly instruction and creative practice within the humanities curriculum.
His educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in English from the University of Kansas
- M.Ed. in English from Lynchburg College
- B.S. in English from Liberty University
Professor Stigman's intellectual work centers on the short story form, modernist literary movements, and postcolonial theoretical frameworks. He investigates how fictional narratives mediate cross-cultural encounters, reflecting his belief that literature serves as a critical lens for understanding international relationships. Despite teaching demands, he maintains an active creative practice as a short story writer.
His teaching portfolio spans Creative Writing, Composition, Literary Criticism, and World Literature II, demonstrating versatility across foundational and advanced coursework. Student mentorship appears integrated through writing instruction, though specific advising details aren't documented.
Publications in journals like Salt Hill Journal and AGNI-Online confirm his dual identity as educator-creator. His scholarly trajectory shows consistent engagement with narrative form and cultural theory since his 2007 appointment.
