Dr. Sarah Schulman

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Schulman teaches Creative Writing with an emphasis on manuscript development at Northwestern University. She is a novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and AIDS historian, having started her career as a journalist for a grassroots lesbian and gay feminist press in 1979. Schulman became an active member of the Reproductive Rights Movement, focusing on abortion rights and sterilization abuse. Her plays were part of the Downtown Arts Scene in the 1980s, and her first novel was published in 1984. She co-founded the MIX: The Queer Experimental Film and Video Festival with collaborator Jim Hubbard. Schulman has worked on various experimental films and is recognized for her extensive writings that critically engage with the AIDS epidemic, LGBTQ+ issues, and community activism. She has authored 21 books, spanning genres such as historical fiction, literary fiction, and speculative work. Her notable contributions to literature have earned her multiple awards and recognition, including Lambda Book Awards and American Library Association Book Awards. Schulman's work challenges societal norms and aims to amplify marginalized voices within the artistic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Ralla Klepak Professor

2013-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaches Creative Writing, focusing on manuscript development.

Director of Creative Writing

2013-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Oversees Creative Writing program.

Director of Graduate Studies, Litowitz Graduate Program in Creative Writing

2013-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Manages graduate studies in Creative Writing.

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellow

2020-01-01
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Fulbright Fellow in Judaic Studies

2012-01-01
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Bill Whitehead Award for Lifetime Contribution to LGBT Publishing

2015-01-01
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American Library Association Book Awards

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

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