Rachel May

Rachel May, PhD, MFA, is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Northern Michigan University. She is a multidisciplinary creator known for her innovative work in literature, textile art, and narrative nonfiction. Her publications include critically acclaimed books like Quilting with a Modern Slant (2014) and An American Quilt: Unfolding a Story of Family and Slavery (2017).

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Department: English

Her research and creative practice bridges literary arts with visual storytelling, emphasizing themes of family history, cultural identity, and experimental narrative forms. She has contributed to journals such as The Volta, Michigan Quarterly Review, and Los Angeles Review of Books.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Millay Colony residency
• Vermont Studio Center residency