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Patrick Madden is a Professor at Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA), specializing in Creative Nonfiction within the MFA in Writing program. He holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Ohio University and a BS in Physics from the University of Notre Dame, with additional studies at Brigham Young University (MA). His academic career includes co-editing the 21st Century Essays series at Ohio State University Press and serving as co-editor of Fourth Genre since 2019. A dedicated literary practitioner, he has been recognized with multiple Pushcart Prize nominations and awards for his essay collections.
- PhD in Creative Writing, Ohio University
- MA in Creative Writing, Brigham Young University
- BS in Physics, University of Notre Dame
Madden’s research and writing focus on creative nonfiction, travel essays, and cultural studies, particularly centered on Uruguay. His work often blends personal narrative with historical investigation, exemplified by his Fulbright-funded exploration of Uruguayan culture and the Tupamaro prison escape. He curates the online anthology www.quotidiana.org, fostering access to essay resources.
His accolades include Fulbright Fellowships for both doctoral research and a return residency in Uruguay, a Howard Foundation Fellow award, and editorial leadership in the literary community. His essays have appeared in prestigious journals like Fourth Genre, McSweeney’s, and The Iowa Review, with ten inclusions in The Best American Essays series.
