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John McPhee is a professor at Princeton University, where he has taught writing since 1975. A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching, McPhee is renowned for his contributions to creative nonfiction and journalism.
- Education: Princeton University (Class of 1953), Cambridge University
His research interests span environmental writing, science communication, and narrative storytelling, often exploring interdisciplinary connections through detailed, long-form journalism. McPhee’s work has influenced generations of writers, with nearly 500 students having taken his courses.
Notable awards include:
- Award in Literature from the Academy of Arts and Letters (1977)
- Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (1999)
- George Polk Career Award (2008)
McPhee’s teaching emphasizes rigorous writing practices, reflected in his book 'Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process' (2017). His legacy combines literary excellence and pedagogical innovation.
