Faculty Profile for Dr. John M Blair
Dr. John M Blair
University Distinguished Professor — English
FH 216
phone: (512) 245-3722
Selected Scholarly/Creative Work
- Blair, J. (2023, October). “Aphorism 48: Faith Is the Bird That Sings in the Dark.” Image. Seattle, WA, United States: Center for Religious Humanism.
- Blair, J. M. (2023, October). “O My Little Burning One.” Nimrod Magazine. Tulsa OK, US: University of Tulsa.
- Blair, J. (2023, October). “Aphorism 57: You Cannot Fail at Being You.” The Common. Amherst MA, United States: Amherst College.
- Blair, J. (2023, October). “Empty Houses". Crosswinds. Providence RI, United States: Crosswinds Poetry 501(c)(3).
- Blair, J. M. (2023, October). “Aphorism 75: A Greedy Father Has Thieves For Children.” Nimrod Magazine. Tulsa OK, US: University of Tulsa.
Selected Awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Robinson Jeffers Tor House Prize in Poetry, Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation. May 2, 2022
- Award / Honor Recipient: Sandy Crimmins National Prize in Poetry, Philadelphia Stories Magazine. March 26, 2023
- Award / Honor Recipient: Edwin Markham Prize in Poetry, Reed Magazine. December 2021
- Award / Honor Recipient: Rash Award in Poetry, Broad River Review. July 2021
- Award / Honor Recipient: Robert Frost Award in Poetry, The Frost Foundation. March 2021
Selected Grants
- Blair, John M (Principal). Research Enhancement Grant, Texas State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $3200. (Funded: September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021). Grant.
- Blair, John (Principal). Merrick Instructional Enhancement Grant. (Submitted: 2005). Grant.
- Blair, John (Principal). Merrick Instructional Enhancement Grant. (Submitted: 1997). Grant.
Selected Service Activities
Member
Academic Governance Committee
August 2021-Present
Member
Texas State Family Campaign
September 2018-Present
Faculty Advisor
Novel Writers of Texas State University (student group)
October 2016-Present
Faculty Advisor
Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity
2012-Present
Chair
Creative Writing Committee
2002-Present