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Hollis Griffin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on the cultural politics of television, internet, and social media with emphases on affect, sexuality, and spatial dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S. from Cornell University.
Griffin authored Feeling Normal: Sexuality and Media Criticism in the Digital Age (2017), which received the Outstanding Academic Title award from Choice magazine, and edited Television Studies in Queer Times (2023). His current book project examines New York City's cultural imaginary through mediated representations across cinema, TV, and digital platforms.
- Research Interests: Queer media studies, digital media cultures, LGBTQ+ representation, spatial theory, streaming platforms, and cultural historiography
- Editorial Roles: Editorial board member for Television & New Media, Journal of Cinema and Media Studies, and others
- Professional Service: Served on Society for Cinema and Media Studies Board (2018–2021)
His work bridges media criticism with queer theory, interrogating how digital platforms reshape LGBTQ+ cultural engagement. Recent articles explore streaming TV's impact on queer representation and the intersection of reality TV with art museum data practices.
