Education

• BA (University of Richmond
• MSW (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• EdD (Virginia Commonwealth University)

Biography

Dr. Meg Homer joined the Institute for the Humanities and Global Cultures as Department Manager in October of 2024. After completing her bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Richmond, Homer earned her master’s degree in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Having worked as a therapist during her clinical internship, Homer discovered her passion for working with college students and accepted a position with the Honors College at VCU. There, she oversaw advising services and the honors curriculum and worked alongside colleagues to ensure an enriching educational experience for VCU students. During her time at VCU, Homer enrolled in a doctoral program through the VCU School of Education and completed her doctorate in Leadership in 2017. After relocating to Florida in 2016, Homer worked in alumni relations at Barry University before accepting a position as Assistant Director with the University of Miami Center for the Humanities, where she chaired the University’s common read program and led initiatives to engage academic and public audiences in the humanities. Over the course of her career, Homer has worked productively with university and government leadership on a variety of projects, including curriculum development, strategic planning, and grant program management. She continues to support lifelong learning and community engagement with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Homer’s research interests include emotional and behavioral engagement among high achieving students and the effect of gender on engagement.