Greg Brown is from Oklahoma and grew up on his parents' dairy farm. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, and his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Brown is currently an assistant professor of English and the faculty advisor to Lumen, the student literary and fine arts journal. Dr. Brown teaches research and writing, creative writing, American literature, and environmental literature. His other interests include kayaking Lake Erie and backpacking in Pennsylvania's forests.