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Laurel Fantauzzo is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Hawai’i, where she specializes in creative writing and nonfiction. She is affiliated with the Department of English within the College of Arts and Humanities. Her academic and creative work is deeply informed by her experience in the Nonfiction Writing Program at the University of Iowa and her international teaching experience at Yale-NUS College in Singapore.
Her research and creative interests include creative nonfiction, Philippine cultural narratives, autobiographical writing, and literary publishing. These themes are evident in her published works and pedagogical approach, which emphasizes reflective, research-driven writing. Her teaching philosophy was shaped during her time at the University of Iowa, where she developed both her craft and her vocation in education.
Though no recent articles are listed in the provided text, her body of work demonstrates a sustained engagement with personal and cultural exploration through narrative nonfiction and fiction. Her writing often bridges personal introspection with broader socio-cultural themes, particularly related to identity and heritage.
Scientific Awards:
- Finalist, PEN/FUSION Award (2016)
Laurel Fantauzzo has been supported by prestigious fellowships such as the Iowa Arts Fellowship, which enabled her to research and write her acclaimed book The First Impulse. She has mentored students through teaching roles at multiple institutions and contributes to the literary community through editorial and creative projects. While no formal advisees are listed, her role as a professor includes guiding emerging writers.
She is associated with the Nonfiction Writing Program community and maintains an active creative presence, though no specific research labs or collaborative teams are mentioned in the source material.
