Lynn M. Petrillo

Lynn M. Petrillo is a Clinical Assistant Professor of English at Alfred University's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Her academic role involves teaching and scholarly contributions in Creative Writing and English Literature. She holds a PhD from Binghamton University (2002), an MA from the University of California, Davis (1992), and a BA from Lafayette College (1990).

Her research focuses on poetry, narrative techniques, and genre-blurring works. Notable works include Not All Embraces Can Be Balanced (2006) and Like Sparrows (1992), which explore themes such as emotional expression, existentialism, and social dynamics. Her presentations, such as Alfred University's 2010 Opening Convocation Address, emphasize connective art and narrative unity.

Award-winning author, Petrillo has received the O. Henry Awards Honorable Mention (1997), Pushcart Prize Special Mention (1994-1995), and the Raymond Carver Short Story Contest First Place (1992). She also earned Alfred University's Excellence in Teaching Award (2009).

No formal advising or grant information is listed. Her professional activities revolve around literary creation and critical analysis, with a strong presence in academic and creative writing circles.