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Mesha M Maren is an Associate Professor of the Practice of English at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2023. She holds an M.F.A. from Queens University of Charlotte (2014). Her academic career includes prior roles as Assistant Professor of the Practice (2019-2023) and extensive teaching in creative writing. Maren’s work focuses on narrative-driven creative writing, particularly exploring themes of rural life, family dynamics, and social issues through fiction and literary essays. Her acclaimed novel Sugar Run (2019) examines the complexities of Appalachian culture. She has received prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright Research Award (2018) and MacDowell Colony residency (2015).
Recognition highlights include the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize (2015) and multiple short story contest victories. Her teaching portfolio spans introductory creative writing courses to advanced fiction workshops. Maren’s research interests intersect literary arts with sociocultural narratives, evident in publications like West Virginia in Transition (2019) and Milk River (2019). She actively engages in cultural initiatives through Duke's arts programs, co-teaching interdisciplinary courses on New York’s cultural landscape.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Fulbright Research Award (2018)
- MacDowell Colony Fellowship (2015)
- Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize (2015)
- Multiple short story contest victories (2011–2012)
Teaching emphasizes craft development in fiction writing, with courses like Advanced Workshop in Fiction and Writing the City: New York as Subject. No formal lab affiliations are noted, though her creative projects often involve collaborative cultural research initiatives.
