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Texas State University

Dr. John M Blair

  • University Distinguished Professor - English
  • FH 216
  • tel:+15122453722
  • jb20@txstate.edu
Portrait of Dr. John M Blair
  • Grants
  • Scholarly/Creative work
  • Awards
  • Service

Featured 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.

Featured scholarly/creative works

  • Blair, J. M. (n.d.). “Aphorism 17: The Grass is Always Greener.” Image. Seattle, WA, US: Center for Religious Humanism.
  • Blair, J. M. (n.d.). “Ash Wednesday, Leaving New Orleans.” Willow Springs Review. Spokane WA, United States: Eastern Washington University.
  • Blair, J. M. (2024, October). “Green Girls.” Cloudbank Magazine. Portland OR, United States: Cloudbank Books.
  • Blair, J. M. (2024, October). “Aubade for Ash Wednesday.” 32 Poems. Washington, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Blair, J. M. (2024, October). “Ten Thousand Starlings Dreaming.” 32 Poems. Washington, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Featured awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Robinson Jeffers Tor House Prize in Poetry, Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation. May 2, 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Red Wheelbarrow Poetry Prize 2024, Red Wheelbarrow Magazine. October 2, 2024
  • 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
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Featured service activities

  1. Member

    Academic Governance Committee

    August 2021 - Present
  2. Member

    Texas State Family Campaign

    September 2018 - Present
  3. Other

    Novel Writers of Texas State University (student group)

    October 2016 - Present
  4. Other

    Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity

    2012 - Present
  5. Chair

    Creative Writing Committee

    2002 - Present
  6. Other

    Undergraduate Creative Writing Emphasis

    2002 - Present
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