Liane Strauss

Recognized, prize-winning poet with four books (and counting) to her name and in excess of a hundred poems published in magazines and anthologies. Inspiring, passionate professor of literature and creative writing noted for sparking animated classroom discussion. Creator, curator and teacher of over fifty different courses across genres from Homer and Shakespeare to Gjertrud Schnackenberg and Carl Phillips.

A representative list of courses designed and taught is available upon request. 

Perkoff Prize 2024, Runner-up

Marsh Hawk Press 2023 Poetry Prize for collection, The Flaws in the Story 

Cardiff International Poetry Competition, 2014: 2nd Prize (for individual poem)

Strokestown International Poetry Competition, 2012: Finalist (for individual poem)

Donald Justice Poetry Prize, 2009: Finalist (for poetry manuscript)

National Poetry Competition, 2002: Commendation (for individual poem)

Four Way Books Intro Prize in Poetry, 2000: Finalist (for first manuscript)

May Swenson Poetry Award, 2000: Finalist (for first manuscript)

Lullwater Prize for Poetry, 1999: Winner (for individual poem)

Robert Penn Warren Poetry Prize Competition, 1999: Finalist and honorable mention (for individual poems)

Buckle & Poetry Competition, 1999: Finalist (for individual poem)

The Sow's Ear Poetry Review Contest, 1995: Finalist (for individual poem)

What did you like about this unit/module?

“The intensity and passion of the prof.”

“Excellent teaching”

“Liane immediately put everyone at ease.”

“The atmosphere in class felt positive and encouraging.”

“The course was excellent and well-organized.”

“I learnt so much and would love to do it all over again!”

“Excellent choice/range of contemporary poetry in the course book.”

“Loved it. Wanted it to never end. Thank you, Liane.”