Wallis R. Sanborn III, PhD
Professor of English and Chair
English, Mass Communications, and Drama Department
MA/MFA Program Head
Main Building, Room 227K
210-431-5571
wsanborn@ollusa.edu
Areas of Expertise
Modern and Postmodern American Literature, Cormac McCarthy Studies, The American Novel of War, and Professional and Technical Writing and Communication.
Teaching Philosophy
In the digital era, every field, subject, and discipline is highly specialized, so learn to research, read, document design, and write in your field. Doing so adds value to your degree, regardless of your major.
Outside Interests
Martial arts, self-defense, and fight sports.
Certifications
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Cornell University, 2022.
Awards
- Moody Professor Award for Scholarly Excellence, 2022-2023.
- Francine Fleming Endowed Award for Teaching Excellence, 2022.
- The Sister Jane Ann Slater Leadership Award, Faculty Recipient, 2021-2022
- At Home—In the World Course Internationalization Grant, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2018-2019
- Global and Strategic Initiatives & Center for Teaching Excellence, 2018-2019
- Hearst Award Grant, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Education
- PhD - English, Texas Tech University
- Master of Arts - English, Texas Tech University
- Bachelor of Arts - English, Texas Tech University