Phyllis Moore

Professor Phyllis Moore, holding the Ray Beagle Endowed Chair of Liberal Arts and serving as Program Head of Creative Writing at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI), is a distinguished author of the short story collection A Compendium of Skirts. Her work has been shortlisted for Best American Short Stories and the Pushcart Prize, and she has received multiple grants from the Florida and Illinois Arts Councils.

• Education: Ph.D. in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
• Prior Roles: Former co-chair of the MFA in Writing Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Moore’s research and teaching focus on Creative Writing and English Literature, with a specialization in short fiction and poetry. She has curated courses like Magical Realist Fiction and Shakespeare in Translation, and has directed seven study abroad programs in France and Hungary.

Her publications span journals like The Georgia Review, Tri-Quarterly, and Apalachee Quarterly, often exploring themes of identity, history, and cultural critique. Notably, her poem Why I Hate Martin Frobisher appears in anthologies such as Seriously Funny and Writing Poetry.

Scientific Awards:

• KCAI’s Excellence in Teaching award

Moore’s advising and grants reflect her dedication to mentoring creative writers and securing funding for literary projects. Her classes include literature analysis and experimental writing workshops.