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George Hutchinson is the Newton C. Farr Professor of American Culture and the George Reed Professor of Writing and Rhetoric at Cornell University, where he is affiliated with the Department of Literatures in English and the American Studies Program within the College of Arts and Sciences. He also directs the John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, playing a central role in advancing writing pedagogy across academic disciplines.
Research Interests: His scholarship spans American literature, African American literature, race in American culture, literary modernism, and literary ecology. He has made seminal contributions to the study of the Harlem Renaissance, Nella Larsen, Jean Toomer, and mid-20th century American intellectual life. His recent work extends into environmental humanities, reflecting a growing interest in literary ecology and human-environment relationships.
His recent publications show a consistent focus on race, identity, and cultural transformation in American literature. Works like Facing the Abyss and In Search of Nella Larsen reveal a deep engagement with existential and racial crises in 20th-century America, while his editorial work on Cane and ongoing biography of Jean Toomer underscore his leadership in modernist and African American literary studies. His current memoir project on well-digging in Burkina Faso signals a personal and interdisciplinary turn toward environmental and cross-cultural narratives.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Christian Gauss Award (for In Search of Nella Larsen)
- Finalist, Christian Gauss Award and Matei Calinescu Prize (for Facing the Abyss)
- Pulitzer Prize Nominee and Rea Prize Finalist (for The Harlem Renaissance in Black and White)
- Darwin Turner Prize, MLA African American Literature Division
- Bronze Medal, Independent Publishers Book Awards
- Outstanding Academic Title, Choice
- Fellowships from Guggenheim Foundation, NEH, and Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future
Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, Professor Hutchinson has mentored numerous scholars through his teaching and leadership roles. He has secured major research funding through competitive fellowships, including from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, supporting his archival and biographical work. His editorial projects and institutional leadership reflect sustained engagement with academic mentorship and program development.
Labs and Teams: He leads the John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, a university-wide initiative that trains faculty and supports curriculum development in writing-intensive courses across departments. This role places him at the center of interdisciplinary educational innovation at Cornell.
