Dawes earns George Holmes university professorship

Kwame Dawes

March 9, 2021 by CAS

Kwame Dawes has been named a George Holmes Professor by the University of Nebraska. He is Chancellor's Professor of English in the Department of English.

Professorships are one of the highest forms of recognition bestowed upon faculty. University Professorships represent an extraordinary level of scholarly or creative achievement, documented excellence in various aspects of teaching and outreach, and extensive involvement and service in the advancement of the university's mission.

Often called the “busiest man in literature,” Dawes serves as Glenna Luschei Editor of Prairie Schooner, a prestigious literary journal published quarterly at the university. The author of numerous books of poetry, fiction, criticism and essays, he recently succeeded Ted Kooser as editor of the "American Life in Poetry" column.

Other honors include the Windham-Campbell Poetry — one of the world’s most lucrative literary prizes, which recognizes exceptional English language writers — and the University of Nebraska system’s Outstanding Research and Creative Activity award.