William Evans

William Evans serves as Lecturer I in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he bridges academia and literary practice through Deep Vellum Publishing and Bookstore—organizations he founded in 2013 to champion global literature in Dallas.

His professional focus spans literature, translation studies, and rhetoric, with emphasis on cross-cultural literary exchange. Through Deep Vellum, he actively curates international works and hosts authors, positioning Dallas as a hub for global literary dialogue while integrating publishing expertise into academic instruction.

His singular major recognition is the 2024 knighthood by France, honoring exceptional contributions to international literature and cultural diplomacy.

Though advising details remain undisclosed, his Deep Vellum initiatives function as experiential learning platforms where students engage with publishing workflows, author events, and translation projects—effectively extending his academic impact beyond traditional classroom boundaries.