Colin Rafferty

Colin Rafferty is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Mary Washington, specializing in Creative Writing: Nonfiction. His academic work explores the intersections of history, memory, self, and community through experimental essay forms. He teaches courses in nonfiction writing and Writing about Food.

• Current Affiliation: Department of English and Linguistics, University of Mary Washington
• Academic Focus: Experimental nonfiction, presidential history, monuments, and lyric prose

His research spans global locations like the mountains of central Vietnam, World War II concentration camps, and the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum. Rafferty’s publications appear in esteemed journals such as Brevity, Cobalt, and Bennington Review. His forthcoming book, Execute the Office: Essays with Presidents, examines American presidential humanity through innovative forms like palindromes and film scripts.

Advising and Grants: While no specific grants are listed, his work has been featured on Virginia Public Radio’s With Good Reason, highlighting his expertise in presidential essays. He actively engages with literary communities through events like the GV Writer’s Series.