Current News
Book Signing Event for "Republic of Barbecue" a Success
Posted: Oct 19, 2009
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Central Market North in Austin, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd.
Taking Aim at Addiction
Posted: Oct 5, 2009
Researchers attack complex disorder from many angles, from basic biology to impact on society
American Studies Professor Mark Smith's research highlighted in news article
Division Street, U.S.A. Conference to Highlight Graduate Research on Unity and Discord
Posted: Sep 23, 2009
Event: Division Street, U.S.A.: The 2009 American Studies Graduate Student Conference When: Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. - Friday Sept. 25, 5 p.m. Where: The Texas Student Union, The University of Texas at Austin Background: President Obama's campaign and election has triggered a renewed discussion of national "unity" even as there have been some high-profile divisions in our society. The conference will focus on unit
American studies scholars serve up stories behind Texas' dynamic barbecue culture
Posted: Aug 5, 2009
American Studies releases the third edition of its annual newsletter "Main Currents"
Posted: Jul 3, 2009
The Spring 2009 edition of "Main Currents" features American Studies faculty, alumni and current students.
AMS Graduate Students Host Booth at Explore UT
Posted: Mar 12, 2009
American Studies graduate students hosted a very active booth at Explore UT this past Saturday, March 7. Children won great prizes and learned about American Studies by playing "This American Life" and "Who's Who in American History?"
Congratulations to American Studies Ph.D. student Carly Kocurek
Posted: Mar 2, 2009
Congratulations to Doctoral student Carly Kocurek, whose presentation was named Best Student Paper in the Computuer Division at this past weekend’s SW Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Association Meeting!
William H. Goetzmann's Book Signing
Posted: Feb 24, 2009
BEYOND THE REVOLUTION: A History of American Thought from Paine to Pragmatism
Book People on Thursday, April 16th
