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Michael Lauchlan serves as a Senior Adjunct Instructor in the English Department of the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches Study of Poetry and College Writing courses at the McNichols Campus (Briggs Building, Room 233).
He holds a Master of Fine Arts from Warren Wilson College, forming the foundation of his literary expertise.
Lauchlan's creative scholarship centers on contemporary American poetry with emphatic explorations of war, urban landscapes, and socio-political themes. His work demonstrates technical mastery across free verse and narrative forms, consistently engaging with urgent cultural dialogues through intimate personal lenses. Publications span premier literary journals including New England Review, Virginia Quarterly Review, and The North American Review, establishing him as a significant voice in modern poetry.
His publication trajectory reveals deepening engagement with American identity and conflict, particularly evident in award-winning works like "When the War" and the 2015 collection Trumbull Ave. These works showcase evolving thematic complexity while maintaining accessibility through vivid imagery and rhythmic precision, resonating with both academic and general audiences as evidenced by features in American Life in Poetry and Writer's Almanac.
His distinguished recognition includes:
- 2011 Consequence Prize for Poetry (awarded for "When the War")
Lauchlan's contributions extend through anthologized works in publications from Wayne State University Press, Oxford University Press, and forthcoming Michigan State University Press collections. No information exists regarding student advising or research grants.
His ongoing literary presence is marked by forthcoming anthology appearances and consistent journal publications, indicating active contribution to poetic discourse with particular relevance to contemporary American experiences.
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