Academic Background: M.A., Stanford University, 1967; B.A., St. Mary’s College, 1963.
Research Interests: Poetry, environmental literature, and American literature.
Appointments: Professor of English, UC Berkeley; U.S. Poet Laureate (1995–1997).
Awards: Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (2008); National Book Award (2007).
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Additional Contributions: Advocate for environmental poetry and literacy programs.