Before the opening night performance of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen expert Dr. Juliette Wells will deliver a keynote lecture on the enduring appeal and contemporary relevance of Austen’s characters, as well as the many adaptations that Austen’s novels have inspired.
Juliette Wells, Professor of Literary Studies, is a scholar, teacher, and writer who is passionately committed to helping readers of all backgrounds connect with literature, and who brings her groundbreaking research on Jane Austen to audiences around the world.
This event is presented with support from the College Arts + Humanities Institute.
This event is free and open to the public.Friday, February 13, 2026
6:00 to 7:00pm
Grand Hall, Neal-Marshall
Black Culture Center
The College of Arts