Philip Metres

Philip Metres teaches in the MFA Writing program at Vermont College of Fine Arts while serving as Professor of English and Director of Peace, Justice, and Human Rights at John Carroll University. An acclaimed poet and translator, his work explores refuge, resistance, and cross-cultural dialogue through literary forms.

Publications include poetry collections and critical texts examining:

• Poetic responses to geopolitical conflict
• Translation of Russian literature
• Artistic resistance strategies
• Interdisciplinary approaches to peacebuilding

Honors include Guggenheim and Lannan fellowships, two NEA grants, and the Adrienne Rich Award. Academic leadership includes developing interdisciplinary peace studies initiatives connecting literary arts with human rights frameworks.