Doctoral Alumni Placements

The American Studies Program boasts an impressive roster of alumni who have gone on to excel in diverse and impactful careers. Driven by their interdisciplinary training and deep understanding of American society and culture, our alumni have made significant contributions in academia, museums, historical institutions, and beyond.

Below is a list of some of the positions our alumni currently hold:

  • Dr. Maria Rovito (Ph.D. 2024), Instructor of Medical Humanities, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
  • Dr. Peter Glogovsky (Ph.D. 2022), Special Project Assistant for Collections, Mercer Museum.
  • Dr. Hillary Miller (Ph.D. 2022), Chief of Interpretation, Education, Visitor Services, and Community Engagement, Adams National Historical Park.
  • Dr. Brittany Clark (Ph.D. 2021), Lecturer of English, Clemson University.
  • Dr. Mary Sellers (Ph.D. 2020), Associate Teaching Professor of English, Penn State, University Park.
  • Dr. Denis Crawford (Ph.D. 2020), Historian and Exhibit Designer, College Football Hall of Fame.
  • Dr. Jessica Sheets (Ph.D. 2020), Oral Historian, US Marine Corps History Division.
  • Dr. Annamarie Morel (Ph.D. 2020), Museum Manager, Treasure Island Museum.
  • Dr. Susan Asbury (Ph.D. 2019), Assistant Professor of History at Middle Georgia State University.
  • Dr. Semontee Mitra (Ph.D. 2018), Assistant Teaching Professor of English, Penn State, University Park.
  • Dr. Peter Bryan (Ph.D. 2018), Lecturer of English, Clemson University.
  • Dr. Cory Hutcheson (Ph.D. 2018), Lecturer of English, Middle Tennessee State University.
  • Dr. Rebecca K. Johnson (Ph.D. 2016), Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Laboure College.
  • Dr. David Puglia (Ph.D. 2015), Associate Professor and Deputy Chair of English at CUNY Bronx.
  • Dr. James McMahon (Ph.D. 2015), Curator and Director of Collections, Lancaster History.
  • Dr. Jennifer Rachel Dutch (Ph.D. 2013), Associate Professor and Chair of English at York University.
  • Dr. Amy Milligan (Ph.D. 2012), Batten Endowed Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and Women’s Studies at Old Dominion University.
  • Dr. Peter Lehman (Ph.D. 2012), History Professor and Archivist at Hesston College.
  • Dr. Trevor Blank (Ph.D. 2011), Associate Professor of English at SUNY Potsdam.