Susan Nicholas

Susan Nicholas is an Instructor in Composition & Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the Department of Writing & Rhetoric within the College of Liberal Arts. She teaches first-year writing courses and coordinates the Willie Morris Awards for Southern Writing.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology, University of Mississippi (2014)
• M.A. in Higher Education, University of Mississippi (2019)

Her primary research and teaching interests include composition, rhetoric, writing instruction, and Southern literature. With a background in higher education, she brings an informed perspective to pedagogy and student development in first-year college writing programs.

While no recent publications are listed, her professional focus appears centered on writing pedagogy, curriculum coordination, and fostering student engagement through writing awards and academic service.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed in the provided text.

She advises and coordinates the Willie Morris Awards for Southern Writing, contributing to student recognition and literary culture. There is no mention of grant funding or research mentorship of graduate students.

She is actively involved in academic service through the coordination of the Willie Morris Awards, supporting student writers and promoting Southern literary traditions.