1958
Dr. Ragen is born in San Diego, California to Harry Joseph and Helen Louise Ragen.
1980
Dr. Ragen receives a Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College.
1983
Dr. Ragen receives a Master of Arts from Princeton University.
1984
Dr. Ragen becomes a lecturer at Princeton University.
1986
Dr. Ragen becomes a lecturer at Bryn Mawr College.
1987
Dr. Ragen receives a Doctor of Philosophy from Princeton University.
1988
Dr. Ragen becomes an associate professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
1989
Dr. Ragen authors “A Wreck on the Road to Damascus.”
1993
Dr. Ragen becomes an associate professor at Bryn Mawr College.
2000
Dr. Ragen becomes a full professor.
2002
Dr. Ragen authors “Tom Wolfe, A Critical Companion.”
2010
Dr. Ragen serves as a visiting professor at Hong Kong Baptist University in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
2013
Dr. Ragen becomes an Emeritus Professor of English.