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Dana Spiotta is a Professor of English at Syracuse University, where she teaches in the MFA program. She is affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences and focuses her creative work on themes such as mother-daughter relationships, aging, and social critique. Her email is dspiotta@syr.edu.
Her academic background includes significant literary achievements, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Rome Prize in Literature, and the John Updike Prize. She has authored five novels, including Wayward (2021) and Innocents and Others (2016), which blend personal and societal narratives with sharp wit and introspection.
Recent essays and contributions highlight her exploration of cultural and political issues, such as perimenopause, gentrification, and media consumption. Her writing frequently intersects with feminist theory and contemporary American life, offering both humor and poignant analysis.
- Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship, New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, Rome Prize in Literature, Premio Pivano, Creative Capital Award, John Updike Prize
- Teaching Roles: ENG 799 M.F.A. Essay Seminar, ENG 617 Open Fiction Workshop, ENG 403 Advanced Writing Workshop: Fiction
- Labs/Teams: Active participant in Syracuse University’s MFA program, contributing to creative writing pedagogy and mentorship.
