Lee Newton

Lee Newton is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Bradley University’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, where he serves as Director of Education Abroad and International Programs. His academic career spans teaching, creative writing, and editorial advisory roles.

• Education: M.F.A. from George Mason University, B.A. from Bradley University

Mr. Newton’s research and creative work focus on Poetry, Playwriting, and Literary Studies. He is currently completing a poetry manuscript titled Everything Broken and a play named Hana, with recent publications in journals such as Pleiades, Wisconsin Review, and Asian Pacific American Journal.

His awards include a Pushcart Prize nomination, an Illinois Arts Council fellowship, a Lannan Fellowship, and the Amaranth’s Editor’s Choice Award. He contributes to academic service through roles on the Editorial Advisory Board for Collegiate English and as faculty advisor for Broadside Magazine.