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Department ofPolitical Science

Matthew Harrigan

Matthew Harrigan

Lecturer, Political Science Department

Curriculum Vitae (CV)


Education: Ph.D., University of Florida, 2018; M.A., University of Florida, 2011; M.A., George Washington University, 2006; B.A., University of Notre Dame, 2004

Matt Harrigan teaches courses in U.S. Politics, including Congress, Making Public Policy, Sports & Politics in the U.S., and State & Local Politics. His research interests center on questions about the effects of institutional design on political behavior and policy outcomes, including agenda control and leadership powers in the U.S. Congress. He is also a resource for students seeking fellowships and public sector or non-profit internships.

Courses

Introduction to U.S. Politics, The Congress, The Presidency, Politics and Mass Media, Making Public Policy, Sports & Politics in the U.S., and Public Sector Study & Internship