Michael Pringle

Mike Pringle is a native of the Spokane area and graduated from Gonzaga University (in a previous millennium). His Grandfather, Wilfred Pringle, graduated from Gonzaga in 1933. In the 1980s Mike served six years as a Sonar Technician on nuclear submarines (USS Haddock & USS Hawkbill), making many deployments in the Pacific arena. He earned his graduate degrees from Washington State University: a Master’s Degree focused on Shakespeare’s plays, and a Ph.D. in the area of Early American Literature.

Mike was originally hired in 1999 as a one-year replacement to teach Shakespeare, and was later hired as a tenure-track, assistant professor (via a national search) when an American Literature position opened in the Department. He was advanced to associate professor in 2009, and served three years as Department Chair. In addition to teaching in his areas of expertise Mike also translated his interest in Science Fiction and Fantasy into various classes, both at the upper and lower-division levels. Mike was promoted to full professor in 2016