Alyson Hagy

Alyson Hagy is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Wyoming, a Research Level 1 (R1) institution. She is a prominent figure in the Creative Writing Program, contributing to its academic and artistic mission through teaching and mentorship.

• Education: M.F.A., University of Michigan; B.A., Williams College

Her research and creative work focuses on Creative Writing, particularly in Short Fiction, Regional Literature, and Creative Nonfiction. She engages in multi-media collaborations and artist's books, often exploring themes tied to oral history and the American West.

Recent publications include Scribe (2018), translated into French as Les Soeurs de Blackwater (2020), and Boleto (2012). These works reflect her interest in character-driven narratives, regional identity, and experimental storytelling forms across genres.

• Scientific Awards:
  • NEA Fellowship
  • Christopher Isherwood Foundation Fellowship
  • Pushcart Prize
  • Inclusion in Best American Short Stories
  • High Plains Book Award for Fiction
  • Devil's Kitchen Award in Prose
  • Nelson Algren Award
  • Hopwood Award
  • John P. Ellbogen Award for Meritorious Classroom Teaching