Jenny Yang Cropp

Jenny Yang Cropp is an Associate Professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University, specializing in poetry, creative writing, and publishing. With a Ph.D. from the University of South Dakota and an MFA from Minnesota State University-Mankato, she bridges academic rigor with artistic expression in her teaching and research.

• Education:
  • MFA in Creative Writing, Minnesota State University-Mankato
  • Ph.D. in English, University of South Dakota

Research & Creative Work: Her writing explores themes of identity, cultural hybridity, and everyday human experiences, reflected in publications like String Theory (Mongrel Empire Press) and chapbooks Hanging the Moon and the forthcoming Not a Bird or a Flower. Her work appears in journals such as Poemeleon and REAL: Regarding Arts & Letters.

Awards & Recognition: Recognized as a 2016 Oklahoma Book Award finalist, her contributions to literature and education are complemented by editorial roles in publications like New Delta Review and co-creation of literary platforms.