From the latest issue of 'History' (@hisjournalha.bsky.social): a roundtable on 'US Universities and the State: Perspectives from the Twentieth Century' w/ contributions from @kateballantyne.bsky.social, @tomasirish.bsky.social, @charle.bsky.social, and Christopher P. Loss. doi.org/10.1111/1468...

Really looking forward to this conversation! David Tuch’s research about his cousin, Harold Derber, is a fascinating story. www.waterstones.com/events/the-l...

'Fewer graduates regret going to university than is widely assumed and the public have a more favourable view of universities than people imagine, according to new research.' 1/3

Join us! We are seeking a lead for the Teaching American Studies Network. TASN is the only UK-based scholarly network focused on HE pedagogical practice in American Studies. Expressions of interest should be sent before 15th September 2025.

I went on the brilliant @americancampus.bsky.social and talked about my book, Radical Volunteers, out now with @ugapress.bsky.social. Thanks so much to @llassabe.bsky.social for having me on the pod! And don’t just listen for my episode, the pod is fantastic. open.spotify.com/episode/2XWw...

Got a story to tell? If you're 13–25 and in Appalachia, pitch it to Generation Zeitgeist—reported, personal, or visual, we want to hear it! www.100daysinappalachia.com/2025/05/a-ne...

Plantation sites that deal seriously with slavery, like Monticello and Whitney, are one thing. Sites of romanticizing and denial are another.

The pootlers pootled at #BAAS2025. After a gentle walk through the Hertfordshire campus we stopped for a short writing exercise. We even had children join us making the walk even more special (and inclusive) Green BAAS's 'Moving Conversations' are part of the @officialbaas.bsky.social conference

It’s finally here - #BAAS2025 begins today! What can you expect from Day 1 in Hatfield? 👉 Early Career Academic Roundtable 👉 JAS Keynote Panel 👉 Workshop on Pedagogy & Promotion in American Studies 👉 Much more… See more here: baas.ac.uk/conferences/...

💡 Want to discuss your article or monograph ideas with top academic editors? We are delighted to be joined at BAAS 2025 by Katie McGettigan & Will Norman (Journal of American Studies) & Michele Houston (University of Manchester Press) for 10-min consultations, 23-24 April. Scan to register!