Dr. Leonard Moore

Professor

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Biography

Leonard N. Moore is a George Littlefield Professor of American History and a Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a member of the University of Texas Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Before joining UT, he taught at LSU from 1998 to 2007. Moore specializes in the history of Black Southerners during the Jim Crow era and the intersection of college football and American culture. His teaching awards include the University of Texas Academy of Distinguished Teachers Award in 2024, the Holleran Steiker Award for Creative Student Engagement in 2020, and the Jean Holloway Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2015. He has published several notable works including 'Teaching Black History to White People' and has engaged in various research projects focusing on civil rights and Black political power. Moore teaches undergraduate courses that attract large enrollments, highlighting the significance of sports and history in shaping cultural narratives. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Ohio State University and has a rich educational background stemming from Jackson State University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching various courses related to American History and engaging in multiple research projects.

Professor

1998-01-01 — 2007-01-01

LSU • Louisiana

Taught courses in American History, focusing on Southern Black History and race relations.

Awards

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University of Texas Academy of Distinguished Teachers Award

2024-01-01
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Holleran Steiker Award for Creative Student Engagement

2020-01-01
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Jean Holloway Award for Excellence in Teaching

2015-01-01
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Texas Top 10 Professors

2015-01-01
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Eyes of Texas Teaching Award

2013-01-01
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John Warfield Teaching Award

2008-01-01

Courses

Black Southerners in the Age of Jim Crow History of College Football College Football and American Culture

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.