Dr. Marsha Barrett

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marsha E. Barrett is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Illinois University. Her research focuses on United States political history, policy history, and African American history, particularly examining the social and political dynamics of the twentieth century. Barrett's work investigates how public sentiment, racial dynamics, and social movements have influenced modern U.S. politics and policy since 1945. Her forthcoming book, "Nelson Rockefeller's Dilemma: Fight to Save Moderate Republicanism," analyzes the political relationships of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller with Vice President Gerald Ford and the electorate amidst the rise of conservatism in the Republican Party. By studying Rockefeller's career, she provides insights into the fate of moderate Republicanism and the broader transformation of the political landscape during the passage of 1960s federal civil rights legislation.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lincoln Excellence Assistant Professors (LEAP) Scholar

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American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship

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Summer Institute for Tenure Professional Advancement Fellowship

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Dixon Ryan Fox Manuscript Prize

Courses

HIST 172 History 1877 HIST 287 African-American Women HIST 293 President People HIST 394 Hidden Political Figures HIST 488 American Political Divide

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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