Mimi Fenton

Mimi Fenton is a Visiting Professor in the Department of English at the University of Wyoming. She holds a BA and MA from UW and a PhD from the University of Kentucky, specializing in John Milton and Early Modern Literature. Prior to her current role, she served as a Professor of English at Western Carolina University, where she also held administrative roles including Dean of the Graduate School and Research (2012–2015). Her research focuses on John Milton, Renaissance literature, and pedagogical methodologies.

• Education: BA/MA (University of Wyoming), PhD (University of Kentucky)

Her research interests include John Milton's works, 17th-century British literature, and the intersection of spiritual and political themes in literature. She has published extensively on Milton's poetics and co-edited multiple volumes analyzing his legacy. Her teaching awards span over two decades, including the SAMLA Excellence in Teaching award and the UNC Board of Governors Teaching Award. In 2018, she served as a Fulbright Scholar in Budapest, Hungary.

• Awards: SAMLA Excellence in Teaching, WCU Chancellor’s Teaching Award (twice), Milton Society of America President (2011)

Her career includes administrative leadership and impactful scholarship, with ongoing contributions to literary studies and pedagogy.