Doctor of Philosphy in History- United States in Providence United States | Brown University

The U.S. history department maintains a distinguished legacy of scholarly achievement and instructional quality, with numerous faculty members receiving accolades for their academic works and teaching methods. This cohesive team of ten professors possesses diverse yet interconnected specialties, blending social history perspectives with cultural history analysis to create detailed examinations of everyday life, with special focus on marginalized American communities. Their academic pursuits and teaching practices reflect a dedication to cross-disciplinary methods and global perspectives. While offering graduate instruction across all historical eras—from colonial times to the modern era—the program demonstrates particular expertise in Colonial America and Atlantic studies, 19th century economic and legal developments, and post-World War II America. Faculty collaborate with colleagues specializing in other global regions and with American Studies scholars to enhance comparative and international frameworks. Key research concentrations encompass economic systems, political and judicial developments, civil rights movements, and both domestic and international policy history. Current faculty and graduate research spans multiple disciplines: material culture analysis, science/technology/environmental studies, social/political/cultural movements, comparative legal systems, childhood studies, gender and sexuality research, America's global interactions (particularly Asian-American connections and international labor movements), educational development, religious influences, and Indigenous American history.