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Dana Jaye Cadman is an Assistant Professor and Director of Creative Writing in the Department of English, Writing & Cultural Studies at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pleasantville campus. She is an active literary artist and educator with a strong presence in contemporary poetry and fiction.
- MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry), Rutgers University, Newark
Her research and creative work focus on poetry, fiction, hybrid forms, and experimental writing. She explores themes of identity, emotion, memory, and contemporary life through lyrical and narrative innovation. Her writing often blends personal introspection with cultural commentary, using vivid imagery and structural experimentation.
Her recent publications span top literary journals such as The Saturday Evening Post, North American Review, PRISM international, and The Glacier. Her work shows a clear trend toward blending poetic precision with narrative depth, often exploring psychological states, domestic life, and symbolic landscapes. She is the winner of the 42 Miles Press Poetry Award (2024) for her forthcoming collection Nova, set for release in 2026.
- Winner, 42 Miles Press Poetry Award, 2024
- Finalist, Barry Hannah Prize for Fiction, 2024
- Best of the Net Nominee, 2024
- Finalist, Hollis Summers Poetry Prize, 2024
- Book & Performance Completion Award, Pace University, 2020
- Scholarly Research Award, Pace University, 2020
- Finalist, Atlanta Review International Poetry Prize, 2019
- Third Runner Up, The Great American Fiction Contest, 2025
She mentors emerging writers as Faculty Advisor for CHROMA, the literary and arts magazine at Pace, and as Faculty Mentor for the Dyson Artists in Residence program. She has taught a wide range of courses including Composition, Creative Writing: Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, and Shakespeare. Her service contributions reflect a deep commitment to student creative development and literary community building.
She is currently working on multiple publications set for 2025 and 2026, including poems in Conduit Magazine, Third Coast Magazine, and The Glacier, demonstrating ongoing and sustained creative output.
