Susan P. Morehouse

Susan P. Morehouse is a Professor of English at Alfred University, affiliated with the Department of English within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She specializes in creative writing workshops, focusing on fiction, creative nonfiction, and playwriting. Her research interests include women and literature, fairy tales, and children's/young adult literature. She served as former Chair of the Division of English and has contributed to numerous committees, including curricular transformation and promotion/tenure. She directs the Creative Writing Institute for high school students and teaches in the First-Year Experience program. Her current novel project explores her West Virginian roots through environmental and women's narratives.

Education:

• MFA: Fiction, University of Virginia, 1984

Research Interests: Professor Morehouse emphasizes workshops in the lyric essay and character development. Her creative work often intertwines personal history with broader themes of environment, gender, and storytelling. She has published widely in literary journals and received accolades for her narratives, including the Kruson Award for Excellence in Teaching and recognition in Best American Essays.

Awards:

• Finalist: Paper Nautilus Vella Chapbook Contest (2015)
• Abigail Allen Award in Women's Studies (2005)
• Kruson Award for Excellence in Teaching (1997, 2000)
• Listed in Best American Essays (2015, 1990)

Advising & Grants: While no formal students are listed, her pedagogical contributions include leadership roles in academic committees and directing the Creative Writing Institute, fostering young writers annually. Her grants and institutional support are implied through her sustained program leadership and curricular work.

Labs/Teams: Central to her work is the Creative Writing Institute, a summer program she directs, which bridges university and community engagement in literary arts.