Major Jackson

Major Jackson is the Richard Dennis Green and Gold Professor at the University of Vermont, a poet, and the Poetry Editor of The Harvard Review. He is renowned for his contributions to contemporary poetry and creative writing, with a focus on African American literature and literary criticism.

• Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship, National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship, Creative Arts Fellowship at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University

His work has been published in prominent journals such as American Poetry Review, Callaloo, The New Yorker, and Best American Poetry. He serves as a mentor in poetry and contributes to literary discourse through editorial and advisory roles.

• Publications: Four books of poetry, including Leaving Saturn (Cave Canem Poetry Prize winner, National Book Critics Circle Award finalist)

As an academic, Jackson bridges creative practice with scholarly engagement, though no specific research grants or laboratory affiliations are mentioned in the provided text.