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Claire McCabe is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Delaware, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in creative writing pedagogy and experiential learning, teaching courses in poetry, graphic storytelling, novel writing, and food-themed composition. Her professional background includes 13 years in writing and editing, which informs her service-learning initiatives linking students with local nonprofits.
Education:
- MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry), Solstice Program at PMC/Lasell University
- MA in English Linguistics, University of Delaware
- Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and English Literature, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Associate in Science, J.S. Reynolds Community College
Research & Creative Work: A Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, McCabe's creative writing appears in regional/national journals and anthologies. She emphasizes performance poetry, serving as a featured reader and judge in competitions like Maryland Poetry Out Loud. Her workshops focus on ekphrastic poetry, documentary poetry, and visual-textual pairings.
Advising & Mentoring: Faculty advisor for the undergraduate literary journal Caesura, she initiated a University-wide online open mic during the pandemic. Her service includes community-based pedagogy and supporting writers across campuses.
