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Sarah Kennedy is a Professor of English at Mary Baldwin University, holding a PhD from Purdue University and an MFA from Vermont College. She teaches literature and creative writing while maintaining an active career as an author and literary editor.
Her educational background includes:
- BA and MA from Butler University
- MFA from Vermont College
- PhD from Purdue University
Professor Kennedy specializes in poetry and historical fiction, authoring seven poetry collections including The Gold Thread and the Cross and the Crown historical novel series (The Altarpiece, City of Ladies, The King's Sisters). Her work explores medieval history, gender studies, and religious themes through narrative fiction and verse.
She has received significant recognition through competitive grants:
- National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship
- Virginia Commission for the Arts Award
- National Endowment for the Humanities Research Grant
As an academic contributor, she serves as faculty advisor for Mary Baldwin's online literary journal Outrageous Fortune and holds editorial positions at Shenandoah and West Branch literary magazines, mentoring emerging writers and shaping contemporary literary discourse.
