Annette Finley-Croswhite

Annette Finley-Croswhite is a Professor in the Department of History at Old Dominion University and serves as Director of the Center for Faculty Development. Her research focuses on France, Europe, and the intersections of political and religious violence, the Holocaust, and the history of medicine and disease.

• Ph.D. in History, Emory University (1991)
• B.A. in History, University of Richmond (1981)

Her research explores early modern and modern European history, particularly political violence, gender dynamics, and medical historiography. She has contributed extensively to French history, analyzing topics such as Henry IV's military leadership, urban politics during the Catholic League, and gender roles in fascist movements.

Finley-Croswhite's publications span medical history, political violence, and cultural studies. Her recent work includes analyses of the royal touch and scrofula, gender and fascism in 1930s France, and the Holocaust's impact on personal identity.

• Outstanding Faculty Award Finalist (2016, 2015, 2012, 2011)
• Provost's Award for Excellence in International Education (2015)
• Faculty Fellow in Residence, Auschwitz Jewish Center (2015)
• Senior Scholar, College of Arts and Letters (2012)

She has secured significant grants, including National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funding for research and travel. Her leadership in faculty development and international education further underscores her academic contributions.