Patrick Horrigan
Associate Professor · 19th- and 20th-Century American Culture
Long Island UniversityAbout
Patrick Horrigan is an Associate Professor of English at Long Island University (LIU), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His academic work focuses on 19th- and 20th-century American culture, creative nonfiction writing, fiction, and lesbian and gay literature. He holds a B.A. from Catholic University and a Ph.D. from Columbia University.
Education:
- B.A., Catholic University
- Ph.D., Columbia University
Research Interests: Dr. Horrigan’s scholarship explores intersections between cultural history and literary forms, particularly in LGBTQ+ narratives and 20th-century American literature. He has authored works such as Widescreen Dreams: Growing Up Gay at the Movies and a one-act play, Messages for Gary, performed at the New York International Fringe Festival.
No specific grant or advising details are listed. His academic contributions include publications in creative nonfiction and LGBTQ+ literary studies.
