William Sturkey
Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Associate Professor of American History · School of Arts and Sciences · University of Pennsylvania
Quick answer: William Sturkey is Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Associate Professor of American History at University of Pennsylvania. William Sturkey shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Dr. Sturkey is currently seeking graduate advisees in African American and Southern History. While he cannot interview all prospective applicants before they submit their applications, Dr. Sturkey encourages those interested in pursuing their PhD at Penn History to e-mail with a note of introduction.
Research interests
history of race in the American South since 1865; social, economic, diplomatic, and narrative history; experiences of working-class racial minorities; Modern American History; African American History; Southern History; Historical research methods and writing
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2024] The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America's Most Famous Hispanic War Hero (New York: Basic Books, 2024)
[2024] January 6 and the Politics of History (cover)
Frequently asked questions
Is William Sturkey hiring PhD students at University of Pennsylvania?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, William Sturkey's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Dr. Sturkey is currently seeking graduate advisees in African American and Southern History. While he cannot interview all prospective applicants before they submit their applications, Dr. Sturkey enc.
What does William Sturkey research?
history of race in the American South since 1865; social, economic, diplomatic, and narrative history; experiences of working-class racial minorities; Modern American History; African American History; Southern History; Historical research methods and writing
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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