Michael Glaser

Michael S. Glaser
Born(1943-03-20)March 20, 1943
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 2025(2025-01-24) (aged 81)
Hillsborough, North Carolina, U.S.
EducationPhD in English, Kent State University, 1971
OccupationsPoet, educator
Years active1960s – 2025
TitlePoet Laureate of the State of Maryland
Spouses2,
Kathleen W.
(m. 1976)
Children5
AwardsAndrew White Medal, Homer Dodge Endowed Award for Excellence in Teaching, Columbia Merit Award, Individual Artist Award for poetry
Writing career
PeriodLate 20th and early 21st centuries
Websitemichaelsglaser.com

Michael S. Glaser (March 20, 1943 - January 24, 2025) was an American poet and educator who served as Poet Laureate of Maryland from 2004 to 2009. He was also an advocate for women's rights and health, affordable housing, fatherhood, and writing and arts education in public schools.