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Joseph Bathanti is a Professor of English and McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education at Appalachian State University, affiliated with the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies and Appalachian Studies. He joined the faculty in 2001 and serves as Writer-in-Residence at Watauga Residential College. His roles include teaching, creative writing, and interdisciplinary research.
Education:
- B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1975
- M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1988
- M.F.A., Warren Wilson College, 1991
Research & Interests: Bathanti is a prolific writer across poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. His work explores themes of identity, memory, spirituality, and social justice. He co-founded the Creative Writing Program at the Charles George VA Medical Center and has been North Carolina’s Poet Laureate (2012–2014). His interdisciplinary approach bridges literature, peace studies, and Appalachian culture.
Awards:
- North Carolina’s highest civilian honor (2016 North Carolina Award in Literature)
- 2022 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
- Order of the Long Leaf Pine
- Over 20 major literary awards, including the Carolina Novel Award and EastOver Prize for Fiction
Publications: Bathanti has authored 18 books, including novels (Coventry, The Life of the World to Come), poetry collections (Light at the Seam, Concertina), and nonfiction. His work often engages with historical events, moral dilemmas, and cultural narratives.
Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the VA Medical Center’s Creative Writing Program, emphasizing healing through art. Active in Appalachian cultural preservation and interdisciplinary education initiatives.
