Cris Lira -

: Recipient of the 2025 Franklin College Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award , nominated by her students.

Dr. Cris Lira is a distinguished Brazilian scholar, creative writer, and professor specializing in and women's rights. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia (UGA), her work bridge the gap between academic research and creative expression, particularly through the lens of gender and memory studies. Literary & Creative Work cris lira

: Examining the cultural impact of displacement and life abroad. Honors & Roles : Recipient of the 2025 Franklin College Excellence

2021 – Present Academic Professional and Portuguese Language Supervisor, Department of Romance Languages, * University of Georgia. Cris Lira | Romance Languages - UGA Department of Romance Languages

: Analyzing how female characters are depicted in relation to violence and resistance.