Matthew S. Olzmann

Matthew S. Olzmann is an Assistant Professor of English & Creative Writing at Dartmouth College, affiliated with the Department of Classics and Film and Media programs. His academic work focuses on creative writing and poetry, with notable publications including Constellation Route, Mezzanines, and Contradictions in the Design. He holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and an M.F.A. from Warren Wilson College's MFA Program for Writers.

His research interests span contemporary poetry, literary innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches to creative writing. He has received prestigious fellowships from Kundiman, MacDowell, and the NEA, and his work appears in venues like the New York Times and Kenyon Review.

Olzmann’s academic contributions include advancing pedagogical approaches to creative writing while maintaining an active publishing career. His work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the intersection of personal narrative with broader social contexts.

Awards:

• Kundiman Fellowship
• MacDowell Colony Fellowship
• National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship
• Pushcart Prize (multiple)
• Selected for Best American Poetry

Education:

• B.A., University of Michigan-Dearborn
• M.F.A., Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers