Robert D. Newman is an American literary scholar, poet, and the current president and director of the National Humanities Center.
From 2001 to 2015 he served as dean of the College of Humanities, Associate Vice President for Interdisciplinary Studies, and professor of English at the University of Utah where he was widely recognized for his efforts to increase support for the college, expand its program offerings, and in support of greater campus diversity.
[1] Newman's scholarship has been focused on James Joyce,[2] twentieth century literature and culture, and narrative theory.
He also raised funds for and established one of the most successful first generation scholarship programs in the country with a near 100% graduation rate.
[4] In July, 2015, Newman became the sixth president and director of the National Humanities Center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.