Don Bogen

Don Bogen is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Cincinnati, where he has been affiliated since 1997. His career spans over four decades, with previous roles including Associate Professor (1982–1997) and Assistant Professor (1976–1982) at the same institution. A prominent figure in poetry and literary translation, Bogen's work bridges academic rigor and creative practice.

• Ph.D. in English, University of California Berkeley (1976)
• M.A. in English, University of California Berkeley (1974)
• A.B. in English, University of California Berkeley (1971)
• Foreign Study at Georg August University Gottingen, Germany (1970)

Bogen's research focuses on modern poetry, translation, and the writing process, particularly through his critical work on Theodore Roethke. His creative output includes four poetry collections, with An Algebra (2009) and Luster (2003), alongside translations of poets like Julio Martínez Mesanza and Johannes Bobrowski. He has collaborated with composers such as Mara Helmuth and Allen Otte on interdisciplinary projects.

His peer-reviewed publications, including the 2005 Writer's Chronicle essay on translation, reflect his scholarly engagement with poetic form and pedagogy. Awards highlight his transnational influence, such as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Belfast (2011) and Senior Lectureship in Spain (2003), alongside fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and Camargo Foundation.

• Fulbright Distinguished Scholarship (2011)
• Rieveschl Award for Excellence (University of Cincinnati, 1998)
• National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship (1989)
• Camargo Foundation Fellowship (1993)
• Discovery / The Nation Award (1980)
• Eugene V. Debs Foundation Edwin Markham Award (1976)

Bogen has served on numerous academic committees, including the Taft Faculty Executive Board and Camargo Foundation Creative Writing Selection Committee. He is also a dedicated editor, serving as Poetry Editor for The Cincinnati Review since 2004, and a mentor through programs like the Yates Fellowship.