Abigail Fuller

Abigail Fuller is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Southern Maine (USM), affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Office of the Provost. She specializes in nonviolent social movements, particularly grassroots initiatives addressing racial, gender, and economic justice in the U.S. Prior to joining USM in 2016, she taught for two decades at Manchester University in Indiana. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder (1995, 1999) and a BA in Peace and World Order Studies from Colgate University (1982).

Her research emphasizes practical and theoretical dimensions of social justice movements. Teaching remains central to her work, with a focus on connecting academic inquiry to real-world activism. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her career reflects a commitment to education and community engagement. Personal interests include reading, swimming, and advocating for public schools.