Sarah Coleman Harwell

Sarah Coleman Harwell is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Director of Creative Writing at the Department of English, College of Arts & Sciences, Syracuse University. Her academic career spans roles in curriculum leadership and committee governance.

• M.F.A. in Creative Writing-Poetry, Syracuse University (2005)
• M.L.S. in Information Studies, Syracuse University (2000)
• B.A. in English Literature, University of Toronto (1989)

Harwell specializes in Creative Writing, with a focus on Poetry and Fiction. Her scholarship intersects Contemporary Literature and Narrative Theory, exploring experimental forms and temporal dynamics in writing. Recent works include "On Arrival" (2024) and the forthcoming chapter "TSA" in Delay (University of Minnesota Press).

Scientific Honors:

• Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Teaching Recognition Award for Continuing Excellence (2023)

Harwell teaches courses like Living Writers, Practicum in Reading and Writing Poetry, and Introductory Fiction Workshop. She has served on key committees including the Undergraduate Creative Writing Committee (2023–Present) and the Assembly for English (2007–Present).