Dr. Charters Wynn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Charters Wynn is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Texas at Austin, where he also serves as the Director of the Frank Denius Normandy Scholar Program. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University and has a strong focus on Soviet political, labor, and military history. His research includes a forthcoming book titled "Circle Five: Stalin's War Cabinet, 1941-1945," which is expected to delve into the intricacies of Stalin’s leadership during WWII. Wynn’s notable publications include "The Moderate Bolshevik: Mikhail Tomsky Factory Kremlin, 1880-1936," which offers an English-language biography of Mikhail Tomsky, highlighting his significant role during early Soviet history. He has published articles in various academic journals exploring themes related to labor movements and historical methodologies in Soviet studies. His courses cover Revolutionary and Stalinist Russia, and he integrates his intense research background into undergraduate and graduate education. Wynn has received multiple teaching awards for his excellence in instruction, including the President's Associates Teaching Excellence Award and the Raymond Dickson Centennial Endowed Teaching Fellowship.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor; Director

2011-08-15 — Present

Frank Denius Normandy Scholar Program • Austin, TX

Teaches courses on Soviet history and oversees the Frank Denius Normandy Scholar Program.

Awards

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President's Associates Teaching Excellence Award

2010-11-01
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Raymond Dickson Centennial Endowed Teaching Fellowship

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Eyes Texas Excellence Award

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Texas Blazers Faculty Appreciation Award

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American Historical Association's Herbert Baxter Adams Prize

Courses

Undergraduate Courses on Revolutionary Russia Stalinist Russia Graduate Course on the Soviet Union

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.