Sandra Dahlberg

Dr. Sandra Dahlberg is a Professor of English at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD), specializing in literature and cultural studies. She has taught courses such as Lit of pre-1800s Americas, Studies in Dramatic Literature, and Mexican-American Literature, while also contributing to first-year seminars.

• Education:
  • PhD in English, University of Washington
  • MA in English, University of Washington
  • BA in English, University of Puget Sound

Her research focuses on the impact of colonization and the Indian slave trade on Indigenous peoples of the Southeast, exemplified by her edited work The Travels of Richard Traunter (2022). Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary cultural criticism, emphasizing marginalized voices.

The most recent articles and reviews examine poverty representations in early modern drama, colonial labor systems, comparative borderlands, and educational equity in Texas. Thematic trends include intersections of class, race, and colonialism in literature and policy.

Scientific Awards

• Best Historical Materials, American Library Association (2024)
• Multiple Organized Research Grants from UHD and CTLE (2019, 2023)

Dahlberg has served as Faculty Ombuds (2018-2024) and held leadership roles in committees like the Full Professors Group and Planning and Budget Development Committee. She mentors first-generation students and contributes to academic governance.