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Andrew Altschul is a Professor of English at Colorado State University, specializing in Creative Writing and Contemporary Literature. He teaches fiction workshops, narrative craft, and courses on 20th/21st century American literature. Previously directed the Center for Literary Arts at San Jose State University (2009-2015), and taught at Stanford University, Mills College, and the University of San Francisco. Holds a Wallace Stegner Fellowship and MFA from UC Irvine, alongside a BA from Brown University.
- Education: BA Brown University → MFA UC Irvine → Wallace Stegner Fellow (Stanford)
Research focuses on narrative innovation in contemporary fiction, blending literary tradition with modern themes. Publications include three novels and short stories/essays in Esquire, McSweeney's, and Ploughshares. Awards include fellowships from Bread Loaf, Sewanee, Ucross, and the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center.
Current roles include Contributing Editor at Zyzzyva and instructor for courses like E236 (Short Story Evolution) and E412A (Advanced Fiction Workshop). Active in literary community-building through mentorship and institutional leadership.
