Kimberly Quiogue Andrews

Kimberly Quiogue Andrews is an Associate Professor of English and creative writing coordinator at the University of Ottawa. She holds a PhD in English Language and Literature from Yale University, an MFA in Poetry from Penn State University, and a BA in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University.

• Doctor of Philosophy, English Language and Literature, Yale University, December 2016
• Master of Fine Arts, Poetry, Pennsylvania State University, May 2009
• Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing, Johns Hopkins University, May 2005

Her research spans American poetry, experimental literary practices, critical race theory, ecocriticism, and the intersection of poetry with academic institutions. She has taught diverse courses ranging from science fiction to food writing across multiple institutions, including Penn State, Yale, and Washington College.

Kimberly’s recent publications focus on contemporary American poetry’s relationship with academia, including her monograph The Academic Avant-Garde (2023). Her poetic work engages liminal spaces, gender, and embodiment, while scholarly articles critique literary economies and pedagogy.

Notable awards include:

• Akron Prize for Poetry (2020)
• Ralph Cohen Prize for Criticism (2018)
• New Women’s Voices Award (2018)
• ACLS Development Grant (2016)

She contributes to literary discourse as an editor for Cherry Tree and through interdisciplinary collaborations bridging critical theory, creative practice, and social justice.