Virginia Weaver

Virginia Weaver

Email: pcweaver@uncg.edu

Virginia Weaver is studying for her PhD in English, focusing on early modern and 18th century literature and feminist theory. In addition to her work within the academy, Virginia pursues an interest in the public humanities, using her research in vampire studies and contemporary debates on gender as means by which to engage a broader audience. Informally, she is also passionate about celebrity drama, Greek literature, and, more importantly, working to prevent violence against women. She is frequently referred to as Ginny or Gin.

 

Education:

BA in English (creative writing), UNC Asheville (2020)

MA in English, UNC Greensboro (2022)

Research interests:

Early modern British literature and religion, vampire studies, radical and gender-critical feminism, trans studies, public humanities