Richard Sévère

BIOGRAPHY

Richard Sévère is a Professor of English and Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. He teaches medieval literature and professional writing. In addition to his various publications on medieval romance, Richard has published on race and equity in graduate student writing and writing center praxis. He is co-editor of the book Out in the Center: Public Controversies and Private Struggles. He is working on a book manuscript that examines how historical events and literary narratives from the Middle Ages provide a framework for understanding the ways in which Black men execute various models of friendship that continue to reaffirm patriarchal masculinity. He also serves as an associate editor for the journal Arthuriana.

EDUCATION

B.A./M.S. – Florida A&M University

Ph.D. – Purdue University