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Dr. Brad Aaron Modlin is the Reynolds Endowed Chair of Creative Writing and an Associate Professor at the Department of English, University of Nebraska at Kearney. His work bridges poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction with pedagogy, wellbeing, and inclusion.
- PhD in Creative Writing from Ohio University
- MFA in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University
- BA in English-Creative Writing and Organizational Communication from Murray State University
His research explores contemporary North American poetry, multimedia art collaborations, and the intersection of writing with wellbeing and inclusion. His publications, such as Everyone at This Party Has Two Names and Surviving in Drought, reflect his focus on life’s existential questions and narrative construction. His viral poem “What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade” gained national attention through podcasts like Poetry Unbound and The Slowdown.
- Scientific Awards: Cowles Poetry Prize, Cupboard Contest
He coordinates the Reynolds Visiting Writers Series and teaches courses ranging from introductory creative writing to advanced graduate workshops on poetry and creative nonfiction. His work emphasizes community-building through storytelling and the humility inherent in shared cultural narratives.
