Ray McManus is widely published, award-winning poet and writer. His primary research fields are creative writing pedagogy, Southern Literature, Irish Literature, and poetry.
Biographical Profile
College
University of SC Sumter
Department
SMT PALMETTO COLLEGE
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Creative activity, Study abroad
Countries
Ireland
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
USC Sumter
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
05/2006
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Ph.D.
Rhetoric and Composition
2001
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
M.F.A.
Creative Writing, Poetry
1997
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
B.A.
English, Writing Intensive
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2008 - Present
Professional Activity
Judge
Archibald Rutledge Scholarship for Creative Writing, State Department of Education
2008 - 2009
Professional Activity
Judge
First Annual Poetry and Picture Contest, Edgefield County Library
2008
Professional Activity
Judge
The Petigru Review, Poetry Contest for the South Carolinaâs Writing Workshop
01/2010
Professional Activity
Judge
National Career Development Association Poetry and Poster Contest
03/2010
Professional Activity
Judge
Poetry Out Loud National Poetry Recitation Contest State Finals
2012 - Present
Professional Activity
Partner and Coordinator
Poetry Out Loud: Midlands Region
01/2013
Professional Activity
Judge
The Carrie Allen McCray Literary Award, The SC Writerâs Workshop
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
Present
Assistant Professor of English
University of South Carolina, Sumter
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2008
Award
Mortar Board Teaching Excellence Award
Mortar Board
2010
Award
Marick Press Poetry Prize
Marick Press
2010
Award
Professor of the Year Award
University of South Carolina, Sumter
2011
Award
Professor of the Year Award
University of South Carolina, Sumter
2012
Award
Featured Scholar for May 2012
2019
Award
John J. Duffy Excellence in Teaching Award
University of South Carolina
2023
Award
Governor's Award for the Arts
South Carolina Arts Commission
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