Molly Barlow

Molly Barlow serves as Senior Adjunct Instructor and Program Coordinator for the University Honors Program in the English Department at the University of Detroit Mercy's College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, teaching College Writing and Academic Writing since 2014.

Her academic credentials include:

• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2008)
• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with Creative Writing focus (Vermont College of the Union Institute and University, 2003)

Barlow's creative scholarship centers on contemporary short fiction exploring cultural identity, religious experiences, and modern personal narratives through literary realism. Her work emphasizes disciplined yet permissive writing processes, mentoring students with the philosophy: "Write just one word at a time." She actively publishes in prestigious literary journals including Rosebud, The MacGuffin, and Per Contra.

Her publications reveal consistent thematic depth in post-millennial American fiction, with "Dancing on the Via Dolorosa" (2022) examining Middle Eastern diaspora experiences and "Little Black Dots" (2017) investigating urban female identity. Journal appearances demonstrate sustained engagement with evolving short story conventions in contemporary literature.

Award recognition includes:

• Four-time Pushcart Prize nominee for outstanding short fiction

As Program Coordinator for the University Honors Program, Barlow shapes interdisciplinary curricula while maintaining her creative practice. Her teaching integrates published works to model professional writing discipline, though specific research grants remain undocumented in available materials.

Barlow operates within the university's academic infrastructure through the Honors Program coordination role, facilitating cross-departmental collaborations without dedicated laboratory facilities typical in STEM fields.