Jenny Yang Cropp

Jenny Yang Cropp serves as Associate Professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University and holds the position of Southwest Council Chair for the term 2021–2029.

Education:

• PhD in English, University of South Dakota
• MFA in Creative Writing, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Her creative scholarship centers on poetic innovation and literary expression, with significant contributions to contemporary American poetry. As an educator, she specializes in writing pedagogy and publishing practices, mentoring emerging writers through university programs. Her work bridges academic literary studies with practical creative applications in the publishing industry.

Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with experimental poetic forms, particularly evident in her award-nominated collection 'String Theory'. This body of work intersects literary theory with contemporary publishing challenges, reflecting broader trends in 21st-century creative writing scholarship.

Scientific Awards:

• Oklahoma Book Award Finalist (2016) for 'String Theory'

While specific grant funding isn't documented in available sources, her role as Southwest Council Chair indicates active leadership in academic governance. Teaching responsibilities in writing and publishing programs constitute her primary institutional contribution, with no recorded graduate student advisement.