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Stephanie McCurry is the Gordon Hoxie Professor of American History at Columbia University, specializing in the American Civil War and Reconstruction, the nineteenth century United States, and the American South, with a focus on women's history and gender. Her current research investigates the profound human dynamics surrounding the Reconstruction era in the U.S. and its comparative implications in postwar societies during the 19th and 20th centuries. McCurry is an expert on Reconstruction and has engaged with media on issues related to Confederate monuments and the legacy of slavery in the U.S. Her latest publication, 'Women's War: Fighting and Surviving the American Civil War' (2019), sheds light on the experiences of women during this tumultuous period. She has been recognized for her teaching and scholarship with multiple awards, including the Richard Dunn Award for Distinguished Teaching from the University of Pennsylvania and a Guggenheim Fellowship. McCurry's work contributes significantly to understanding the sociopolitical ramifications during and after the Civil War, making her a key figure in contemporary historical discourse.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)