Dr. Kate Imy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kate Imy is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin specializing in history, particularly focusing on race, gender, religion, and war in relation to the British Empire. She authored the book 'Faithful Fighters: Identity and Power in the British Indian Army,' which explores the relationship between South Asian anti-colonial activism and colonial military service, along with the religious beliefs and practices of soldiers. This work was recognized with the Stansky Prize from the North American Conference on British Studies and the American Historical Association’s Pacific Coast Branch Book Award. Another significant publication is 'Losing Hearts and Minds: Race, War, and Empire in Singapore and Malaya, 1915-1960,' which is the inaugural title in the Stanford British Histories series. Additionally, Dr. Imy has been awarded several fellowships, including a Fulbright fellowship in India. Her academic contributions also include co-editing a volume published by Leiden University Press titled 'Bodies and Binaries in Colonial and Postcolonial Asia.' Beyond academia, she has participated in various creative projects, such as the Outfest Screenwriting Lab and Writer's Guild's Veterans Writing Project.

Research Interests

Courses

350L • Decolonization and the British Empire 362F • World War EUS 346 • The World of the Victorians 361C • The World of the Victorians

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
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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