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Carrie Jerrell is an Associate Professor of English (Creative Writing) at Murray State University, serving as Coordinator of the Creative Writing Program and Assistant to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. She holds a Ph.D. in English (Creative Writing, Poetry) from Texas Tech University and an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University's Writing Seminars. Her research focuses on American Literature, Creative Writing pedagogy, and literary editing. Notable publications include her debut collection After the Revival (2009), winner of the Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize, and poems in journals such as Midwest Review and Birmingham Poetry Review.
- Education: Ph.D., Texas Tech University; M.A., Johns Hopkins University; B.S., University of Evansville
- Leadership: Coordinator of Creative Writing Program, Assistant to the CHFA Dean
- Affiliations: Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP), Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA)
Jerrell's poetic work explores themes of Southern identity, personal narrative, and formal innovation. Her awards include the 2021-22 ODK Academic Advisor of the Year and the 2019-21 Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award. She teaches courses ranging from introductory literature to advanced creative writing and oversees the Sewanee Young Writers' Conference.
