Dr. Rebecca Flannagan
Emeritus Faculty of English
Distinguished Professor 2018-2019
Years at Francis Marion University: 1995-2024
rflannagan@fmarion.edu
Dr. Flannagan is a former Chair of English, Modern Languages and Philosophy and the former Coordinator of the English Program. Dr. Flannagan came to FMU in 1995. She taught many courses in American literature, poetry workshop, introduction to literature, as well as freshman composition. She was elected chair of the English, Modern Languages, and Philosophy and Religious Studies department in 2017. Beckie held roles in faculty governance, culminating as FMU’s Faculty Chair from 2012 to 2017. She chaired the University’s Title IX Council. In 2004, earned the FMU Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2008, the Charlene Wages Shared Governance Award.
2018-2019 Distinguished Professor
Education
A.B History, Western Kentucky University
M.A., English, Western Kentucky University
PhD, Southern Illinois University