VERBANK, NY, October 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kevin T. McEneaney has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. McEneaney's distinguished career in writing and academia reflects a deep commitment to the arts, education and community service. Since 2011, he has served as the classical music reviewer for The Millbrook Independent, where his insightful critiques and passion for music have contributed significantly to the publication's cultural coverage. In addition to writing reviews, he regularly contributes poetry and serves as the Presbyterian clerk of session, demonstrating a dedication to both creative expression and civic engagement.

From 1990 to 2008, Mr. McEneaney was a professor of literature at Marist College, now known as Marist University. During this period, he influenced generations of students through his expertise in English literature and comparative studies. His academic tenure also included a role as professor of writing at the University of Hartford from 1998 to 2004, where he fostered critical thinking and encouraged independent scholarship among his students.

Mr. McEneaney's own academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Dayton in 1970. He continued his studies at the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English, earning a Master of Arts in English literature in 1975 with a dissertation on Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso. Two years later, he completed a Master of Philosophy in comparative literature at Columbia University. Beyond his formal education, he attributes his success to a philosophy grounded in empathy, which informs his music criticism, poetry, and service as Presbyterian clerk of session. Independent thinking has been a guiding principle throughout his professional life.

Mr. McEneaney's entry into classical music criticism occurred unexpectedly while delivering newspapers for The Millbrook Independent. When asked by the newspaper's owner to review a concert during the owner's absence, Mr. McEneaney discovered an aptitude for music criticism that soon became a permanent responsibility after his reviews were deemed excellent His broader career was shaped by an enduring passion for writing that began with composing poetry during college and extended into roles as a bookseller and adjunct professor.

A commitment to civic involvement is evident through Mr. McEneaney's longstanding service as Clerk of Session at the Presbyterian Church in Amenia, N.Y.

Tom Wolfe's America: Heroes, Pranksters, and Fools was recognized by the American Library Association in 2010 as one of the top 50 books published that year. Other critical books include Russell Banks: In Search of Freedom and Hunter S. Thompson: Fear, Loathing, and the Birth of Gonzo. In 2014, he received an honorary award from the Gerard Manley Hopkins Conference.

He is the author of The Enclosed Garden, a Buddhist poetry epic published by the University of Maine. Longing was published by Milestone Press in America and Goldsmith Press in Ireland (1997), and was also published in France and Japan. Chapbooks include Runic Tongue, A Christmas Dozen, Confessions of a Seasoned Maple, Legacies, Insects, Birds, A Canticle of Small Breathers, and A Letter to V. He has published fifty articles on Nobel Laureates for Encyclopedia Americana, and even an article on the Supreme Court, "Judging the Bench," by Grey House Publishing.

Born in Jamaica, N.Y., and raised in Hicksville from age two after his parents purchased their family home there, Mr. McEneaney values family deeply. He is married to Veronica Towers, former Editor of World Literature, Philosophy, and Religion at Encyclopedia Americana. The couple met while pursuing graduate studies at Columbia University.

Mr. McEneaney is the father of five children: one from his first marriage, three adopted from Russia, and one biological child from his first marriage. His biological son resides in Maine, where he owns a picture framing business and has two sons. He is also raising his 11-year-old grandson. His adopted daughter lives in Pennsylvania with her two sons, while his two adopted sons live nearby in New York—one next door and the other about half an hour away. Among his proudest achievements is raising three children adopted from Russia, reflecting his core values of family commitment and compassion. He enjoys concerts, baseball, and writing poetry on physics and nature.

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