Dr. Rachel Webster

Professor

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Biography

Rachel Jamison Webster is a Professor of Instruction in the Department of English at Northwestern University. She is the author of 'Benjamin Banneker: Eleven Generations of an American Family', which is recognized for its exploration of ancestry, race, gender, and justice in American history. The book features contemporary discussions intertwined with researched narratives about her ancestors. Webster's previous works include four books of poetry and cross-genre writing, with her book 'Sea Came & Drowned' combining eco-poetics with her own artwork. Her literary contributions appear in notable anthologies and journals such as 'Poetry' and 'Yale Review'. With two decades of experience in diversifying creative writing education, she has received multiple awards including the Weinberg College Alumni Teaching Award. Webster co-founded the online anthology UniVerse and created a poetry radio series for Chicago Public Radio. Her research interests include Creative Writing Nonfiction, Creative Writing Poetry, and Poetics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Instruction

2013-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Professor of Instruction in the Department of English, focusing on creative writing.

Awards

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Weinberg College Alumni Teaching Award

2016-01-01
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Hewlett Fellowship

2015-01-01

Courses

Creative Nonfiction Poetry Literary Ethics Cross-Genre Writing Meditative Writing Writing Ancestry Poetry Spiritual Search Situation Writing

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.