We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Rachel Gelfand, who received her American Studies PhD this past spring, was named a finalist for the American Studies Association’s Ralph Henry Gabriel Prize! The prize is is awarded annually to the best doctoral … Read more

Please join us in congratulating Jackson Hall, recent Spring 2018 MA Folklore graduate, on his new position with South Arts in Atlanta, Georgia! We know that Hall will do a great job there developing new initiatives that support folk and … Read more

Please join us in congratulating Hannah Herzog, recent Spring 2018 MA Folklore graduate, on her new position writing original content and helping design an exhibit initiative for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC. The exhibit initiative examines race and politics … Read more

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Elijah Heyward, III, who received his American Studies PhD in May of 2018, will now serve as chief operating officer of the International African American Museum. As Dr. Heyward shared with us over … Read more

Folklore alumna Emily Wallace (MA, 2010) has built on her degree work on southern foodways to become the region’s expert on that essential condiment, mayonnaise. And the New York Times  has come calling. Take a look at their recent pieces on mayo and on building sandwiches, both … Read more

MC Taylor, frontman for the ascending Hiss Golden Messenger, played (with Megafaun’s Phil Cook) on Late Night with David Letterman recently. Dave, who seemed … unfamiliar with the band, was blown away. And you will be too. Take a look. … Read more