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Stephen Pasqualina is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of the University Honors Program at the University of Detroit Mercy. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (USC), with additional degrees from St. John’s University. His research focuses on modernist literature, transnational American studies, Black studies, and critical theory. Pasqualina’s work bridges literary analysis with visual culture, examining topics like U.S. imperialism, the Harlem Renaissance, and Zora Neale Hurston’s legacy. His scholarship has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Center for Mark Twain Studies, and the Futures of American Studies Institute.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Southern California
- M.A., St. John's University
- B.A., St. John’s University
Research interests span modernist visual culture, transnational frameworks in American studies, and critical engagements with Black studies. His current book projects explore early 20th-century visualizations of U.S. empire and Zora Neale Hurston’s political thought. Recent publications analyze Hurston’s Barracoon and Mark Twain’s anti-imperialist writings, reflecting his focus on intersections between literature, history, and power.
Teaching and mentorship are central to his career: he twice received the Excellence in Honors Award at the University of Nevada, Reno, and currently leads Detroit Mercy’s Honors Program. His writing extends to public forums like Public Books and Inside Higher Ed, emphasizing critical pedagogy and civic engagement.
Awards and grants highlight his scholarly impact, including NEH funding and recognition for his 2023 essay on Hurston. Pasqualina’s presentations at major conferences (Modernist Studies Association, American Studies Association) underscore his role in shaping contemporary debates about race, modernism, and cultural memory.
