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Mike Mendenhall is an Assistant Professor of English & Modern Languages at Taylor University, serving in Taylor University Online. His academic specialties include American short story analysis, creative writing, college composition, and African American literature. He holds a BA in Journalism/English from Loma Linda University, an MA in English from Ball State University, and an MS in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.
- Education:
- BA: Journalism/English, Loma Linda University
- MA: English, Ball State University
- MS: Management, Indiana Wesleyan University
Dr. Mendenhall's research interests include faith-based literary analysis, exemplified by his work on Willa Cather’s Death Comes for the Archbishop. He emphasizes pedagogical innovation, having led faculty development initiatives and presented at conferences on distance learning and education technology. His career spans over 23 years in higher education, serving both adult and traditional students.
Personal interests extend to eclectic subjects like 1960s civil rights movements, autism spectrum studies, and Irish memoirs. He highlights teaching as a vocation that honors his faith, fostering connections with students through idea-sharing and mutual encouragement.
Family life includes his wife Andrea of nearly 41 years, three children, and seven grandchildren. His narrative emphasizes gratitude for God’s grace and the profound impact of teaching on his journey.
