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Penelope Ingram is a Professor of English at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), specializing in race and gender studies, film and media studies, and postcolonial literature. She earned her Ph.D. in English from the University of New South Wales and has held faculty positions at Auburn University before joining UTA in 2007. Dr. Ingram is a distinguished teacher, having received the College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Teaching Award twice and induction into UTA's Academy of Distinguished Teachers in 2017. Her research explores intersections of race, gender, and media, with notable works like Imperiled Whiteness (2023) and The Signifying Body (2008).
Education:
- PhD, English Literature, University of New South Wales (1999)
- MA, English Literature, Yale University (1994)
- BA, English Literature, Smith College (1992)
Research interests include postcolonial theory, feminist critique, and the representation of race in media. Her work critiques Hollywood's role in shaping racial narratives and explores maternal ethics in film. Ingram has been awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the College of Liberal Arts, supporting her research on media and identity politics.
Awards and recognitions:
- Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring Award (2024)
- Finalist for Regents of Texas Outstanding Teaching Award (2018)
- Academy of Distinguished Teachers (2017)
- Humanities Research Program Award (1998)
Advising and grants: Dr. Ingram has mentored over 30 doctoral and master’s students, chairing numerous dissertation committees. Her grants include the NEH Summer Stipend (2004) and UTA's College of Liberal Arts Endowment for Faculty Research (2019). She serves on academic committees, including the UTA Faculty Senate and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Advisory Board.
Labs/Teams: Ingram collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on media studies and feminist theory, contributing to the Center for Theory at UTA.
