Stanford University's American Studies Program

08/26/2020

This is the largest gathering devoted to all things Twain. Hope to see you in 2022!

06/18/2019

https://news.stanford.edu/thedish/2019/06/17/new-american-studies-prize-named-for-stanfords-shelley-fisher-fishkin/
Congratulations to Shelley Fisher Fishkin!

The American Studies Association created a new prize and named it for Stanford’s English Professor SHELLEY FISHER FISHKIN. Fishkin, the Joseph S. Atha Professor in the Humanities and director of Stanford’s American Studies program, has been involved with the association as a president and in oth...

09/06/2018

Interesting new work by Prof Jennifer DeVere Brody (Theater and Performance Studies), member of the American Studies Committee in Charge

Back in print after 40 years, “Little Man, Little Man,” James Baldwin’s only book for children, follows 4-year-old TJ as he explore his…

06/18/2018

Commencement 2018

06/08/2018

Announcing Commencement 2018! All are welcome.

06/06/2018

Prof Jennifer Brody, member of the American Studies Committee

“I come from a long line of academics, and that history has been hard-earned. My parents met in graduate school in 1959, and because they were an in*******al couple, their marriage would have been illegal had they not been in a northern state. After they graduated, my father’s advisor reached out to a university through the “old boys’ network” because this was before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission had been established and before jobs were advertised publicly. My parents were told that the institution had met their quota for Jews and wouldn’t hire my mother because they didn’t accept black professors. Fast-forward 30 years, and they both got jobs at that same institution. Now that I’m the director of the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, I get to drive the mission to increase faculty diversity and carry on their legacy. As a black q***r scholar, I don’t often see my identity reflected in the faculty at Stanford, but we’re working to make this a place where everyone of all faiths and persuasions feels welcome and can pursue their interests, where we can learn from one another and have truly robust intellectual discussions.

“I wouldn’t be where I am now if I hadn’t explored and stayed open to new conversations, possibilities, and life paths. As an undergrad, I was a Victorian Studies major, and early in my career I wanted to be a manuscripts librarian. One of the first fellowships I was awarded was at the British Library, where Marx used to study. While working there, I discovered 75 plays about black women and slavery in the 19th century and these ended up becoming an integral part of my first book project. About 15 years ago, I switched from English to theater and performance studies, which looks at a wider range of material than just the printed word. I’ve always loved thinking about the ways in which art is a matter of social justice. At one point, I thought I might want to be a museum curator, but I'm very glad I became a professor; I like the variety, the new questions that emerge, and the opportunity to work with Stanford’s number-one asset—its brilliant students.” Jennifer DeVere Brody, Professor of Theater and Performance Studies https://stanford.io/2KIW6r6 Photo by Holly Hernandez

05/24/2018

On Tuesday, our 4 American Studies Honors writers will be presenting their work. Come out and support them, and learn about the type of work you can do as an AMSTUD honors student. Please RSVP to [email protected] by 5 pm today to join us! Lunch will be served.

05/21/2018

We’re excited to be presenting As I Walk Through The Valley at Stanford University on the 31st of May!

Many thanks to Jonathan Leal for making it possible.

As I Walk Through The Valley is available now at aiwttv.com .
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04/27/2018

Prof Ana Minian (History) -- Member of the American Studies Committee

Stanford historian Ana Raquel Minan’s “Undocumented Lives” focuses on how policy shifts in both Mexico and the United States have changed the daily lives of Mexican migrants for decades.

04/24/2018

Join us tomorrow at 7 pm for a screening and discussion of El Norte!

02/26/2018

Join us this THURSDAY at 5:15 pm in the Terrace Room (Margaret Jacks Hall, 4th floor) for this exciting talk by former Dean of Freshman Julie Lythcott-Haims!