Darby Sanders

Darby Sanders is a Professor of Writing at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta, GA, since 2010. Their work spans creative writing, digital media production, and educational innovation. Sanders holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston, an M.A. and B.A. in English from Boston University.

Education:

• M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of Houston
• M.A., Creative Writing, Boston University
• B.A., English, Boston University

Research & Projects: Sanders focuses on multimedia storytelling, literary journalism, and digital education. They pioneered initiatives like Quilt Stories (documenting the AIDS Memorial Quilt) and the Science Café podcast series. Their work integrates traditional writing with modern digital platforms.

Key Awards:

• Inprint Dissertation Fellowship
• First Prize for Short Fiction (Texas Association of Creative Writing Teachers, 2000)
• Individual Artist Grant (Georgia Council of the Arts, 1995)

Advising & Grants: Advisor to SCAD's Ivy Hall Review literary magazine. Has managed educational multimedia projects with budgets for thousands of students. Collaborated with institutions like the Atlanta Botanical Garden and the NAMES Project.

Labs/Teams: Leads cross-disciplinary teams for projects like Quilt Stories and SCAD's online literary platforms. Active in residency programs including MacDowell Colony and Djerassi Artists Residency.