Background
Ashin, Mark was born on March 1, 1917 in New York City. Son of Max and Zina (Rudin) Ashin.
Ashin, Mark was born on March 1, 1917 in New York City. Son of Max and Zina (Rudin) Ashin.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1937; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1938; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1950.
Instructor, Michigan State College, East Lansing, 1938-1941;
instructor, University of Chicago, 1947-1951;
assistant professor, University of Chicago, 1951-1957;
associate professor, University of Chicago, 1957-1967;
Professor of English, University of Chicago, 1967-1987;
professor emeritus, University of Chicago, since 1987. Visiting professor Rochester U., 1961, New York University, 1964. Director National Defense Education Act Special Institute forAdvanced Study in English, 1968.
Director Special Summer Session Disadvantaged Students, University of Chicago, 1970, secretary of faculties, since 1980.
Served to Second lieutenant Office of Strategic Services Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Married Alice Elaine Froyd, January 9, 1949. 1 son, Paul.
