Bethany College Welcomes Audrey Saxton as New Assistant Professor of English
LINDSBORG, KS. JULY 18, 2025 — Bethany College is pleased to announce the appointment of Audrey Saxton as the new Assistant Professor of English. Originally from Oregon, Saxton earned both her Master of Arts and Ph.D. in English from Penn State University, where she taught courses in writing and composition, world literature, and pre-1800 literature. Her research focuses on reception, translation, and reading habits in late-medieval England. She studies how manuscripts and book histories reveal the ways people engaged with texts during that period and works to introduce students to both physical and digital archival research.
Her current project examines the transmission of Middle English health texts, often called “dietaries,” in both manuscripts and early printed books. These texts offer insight into popular beliefs about health and wellness in late-medieval England and provide a foundation for contemporary self-help literature. Saxton has presented her research at both national and international conferences and will continue her work next summer as a Dibner Research Fellow in the History of Science and Technology at the Huntington Library.
Outside of her academic work, Saxton enjoys reading contemporary fantasy and science fiction, spending time outdoors, and quilting.
Bethany College is excited to welcome Audrey Saxton to the faculty and looks forward to the expertise and student-focused approach she brings to the English program. For more information about our English program, please visit www.bethanylb.edu/english.
Bethany College is a liberal arts institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas, and was established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881. For over 140 years, Bethany has been dedicated to educating, developing, and challenging individuals to pursue truth and excellence while leading lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who support them as they discover, explore, and navigate their purpose. Bethany College is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
