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Catherine Barnett is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of English at Barnard College, part of Columbia University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She also teaches graduate and undergraduate students in the Creative Writing Program at New York University and holds the title of Distinguished Lecturer at Hunter College. Based in New York City, she actively contributes to literary education and independent editing.
Education:
- B.A., magna cum laude, Princeton University
- M.F.A. in Poetry, MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College
Her primary academic focus lies in Poetry and Creative Writing, where she explores intimate human experiences, philosophical inquiry, and formal innovation. Her work bridges personal reflection with broader existential questions, often examining themes of time, identity, motherhood, and spiritual doubt through a contemporary lyrical lens.
The recent publications highlight a sustained engagement with ethical and metaphysical questions in poetry. Her works traverse autobiographical terrain while interrogating larger cultural and philosophical frameworks, demonstrating evolution from early formal experimentation to mature thematic depth.
Scientific and Literary Honors:
- Believer Book Award in Poetry (2018)
- New York Times Best Poetry of 2018 selection
- Finalist for the T.S. Eliot Four Quartets Award
- James Laughlin Award, Academy of American Poets
- Beatrice Hawley Award
- Whiting Award
- Guggenheim Fellowship
She mentors emerging writers through her teaching roles at NYU and Barnard, contributing significantly to creative writing pedagogy. Though specific grants are not listed, her Guggenheim Fellowship and Whiting Award represent major competitive funding supporting her artistic research and writing. She has also contributed to the literary community by honoring peers such as Saskia Hamilton, reflecting deep engagement with academic and poetic networks.
Barnett is associated with the vibrant literary and academic ecosystem of New York City, working across institutional boundaries in teaching, writing, and editorial practice. Her roles span Barnard, Hunter College, and NYU, positioning her at the intersection of academic instruction and independent literary creation.
