Rate My Professor Jennifer Hughes

Dr. Jennifer Hughes serves as Associate Professor of English at Averett University, where she has been on the faculty since 2013. She earned her B.S. from Cornell University, M.A. from the University of Virginia, and Ph.D. from Emory University. Beginning her career at Averett as an Assistant Professor, she was awarded tenure in 2019 and advanced to Associate Professor. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Hughes chairs the Department of Language, Literature, and Culture, previously referred to as the Department of Language, Literature, and Communication and the English Department. She also directs the Honors Program, guiding students through enriched academic experiences and encouraging discussions on their passions and motivations. In 2023, she assumed the role of Director of General Education, overseeing the program's management, assisting faculty in course development, and contributing to the modernization and energization of the curriculum. Furthermore, she supports student-athletes as Faculty Athletic Mentor for the Esports program, providing guidance and integration of academic and athletic pursuits.