Faculty Profile for Thomas J Grimes

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Thomas J Grimes
Professor — English
FH M-25
phone: (512) 245-7690

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Thomas, & Grimes, T. J. (2022).
  • Grimes, T. J. (2022). 2022“Uncertainty is the Problem,” a novella, Narrative Magazine.
  • Grimes, T. J. (2016). The Dynamics of Faith. Narrative Magazine.
  • Grimes, T. J. (2012). Season’s End.
  • Grimes, T. J. (2011). City of God.

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Nominee: PEN/USA Award for Best Work of Creative Nonfiction, PEN/USA. May 1, 2011 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Award for work on Wiley's Way, "Closing the Gaps" Initiative. 1925

Selected Grants

  • Grimes, Thomas J (Principal). Burdine Johnson Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $1000000. (Funded: 2025). Grant.
  • Grimes, Thomas J. Engelhorn “Angel” Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $600000. (Funded: December 2011). Grant.
  • Grimes, Thomas J. “Closing the Gaps” initiative for Wiley's Way, $85000. (Funded: 1925). Grant.
  • Grimes, Thomas J. W. Morgan and Lou Claire Rose trust, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $630000. (Funded: 1925). Grant.
  • Grimes, Thomas J. State of Texas for TRIP Matching Funds, State, $325000. (Funded: 1925). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Chair
Therese Kayser Lindsey & Katherine Anne Porter Visiting Writers Series
January 1, 2018-December 31, 2018
Member
Endowment Committee
2009-Present
Executive Editor
Front Porch Journal
2007-Present
Director
Katherine Anne Porter House
2000-Present
Director
Katherine Anne Porter House Visiting Writers Series
2000-Present