FACULTY PROFILE: Life-long Texan feeling at home in UO English Department
For many, arriving at the University of Oregon after spending their lives in Texas would be a radical change of pace. For Kirby Brown, an assistant professor in the UO English Department and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, the move to Eugene two years ago was a smooth transition.
“Of the available jobs… the vibe at the University of Oregon and the city of Eugene reminded me most of home,” Brown said.