Dr. Robert Olwell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert Olwell is an Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, with a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1991. His academic research primarily focuses on the eighteenth-century British Atlantic World, and he has a particular interest in the early American South, encompassing themes of slavery, abolition, and the American Revolution. His instructional experience includes teaching courses on the history of the American Revolution and exploring the implications of British-American imperial relations. He has contributed significantly to the academic discourse in his field, emphasizing critical historical perspectives and analysis in his teachings. As a committed educator, he engages students in discussions that promote a deeper understanding of historical events and their relevance in contemporary society.

Research Interests

Courses

Capstone History 378W Era American Revolution 39185 Debating American Revolution 350R United States, 1492-1865-Wb 39115-39125

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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  • 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.