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English language educator

Richard Allan Underwood, American English language educator. Fellow Bread Loaf Writers Conference, 1963; visiting scholar Rackham School Graduate Studies, University of Michigan, 1983-1985, 90-91, 91-92, 92-93, 93-94. First lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957.

Background

Underwood, Richard Allan was born on March 28, 1933 in Plymouth, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold Raymond and Yvonne Clara (Foster) University.

Education

Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1955; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1970.

Career

Assistant professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1970-1977; associate professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1977-1984; Professor of English, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., since 1984.

Achievements

  • Richard Allan Underwood has been listed as a noteworthy English language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957.

Interests

  • Avocation: piano music.

Connections

Married Sandra Jane Hayes, November 17, 1962. 1 child, Eric Michael.

Father:
Harold Raymond University

Mother:
Yvonne Clara (Foster) University

Spouse:
Sandra Jane Hayes

child:
Eric Michael Underwood