William Reichard

William Reichard is an English Instructor in the Department of English at Inver Hills Community College, a member institution of Minnesota State. He holds a Ph.D. in Twentieth Century American Literature, an M.A. in creative writing (poetry), and a B.A. in Film Studies, all from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• Master of Arts (MA) - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Reichard's research and creative interests manifest across several interconnected domains:

• Contemporary American Poetry with a focus on LGBTQ+ themes
• Social Justice Literature and Identity Politics
• Twentieth Century Literary Movements and Critical Theory
• Creative Writing Pedagogy and Practice
• Intersection of Film Studies and Literary Narrative

His publications reveal a consistent evolution from early collections exploring intimate personal narratives to comprehensive selected works tracing thematic developments across his career. Reichard's editorial projects demonstrate a commitment to amplifying marginalized voices, particularly in LGBTQ+ literature and social justice contexts. His poetry has been characterized by critics as possessing 'maturity of sensibility' with 'delicately etched lyrics' that demonstrate 'attention to the intricacy of emotion.'

His notable recognition includes:

• Several local and national awards and fellowships for his writing

As an educator, Reichard has taught at multiple institutions including the University of Minnesota (both undergraduate and graduate levels), University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University, and the College of St. Scholastica. He frequently collaborates with artists from other disciplines and has exhibited work at the Friedli Gallery and Studio. Reichard lives in Saint Paul, MN with his spouse, poet James Cihlar.