Charles Casey-Leininger

Charles Casey-Leininger is a historian specializing in race, housing, and urban renewal in Cincinnati post-World War II. He holds adjunct and visiting academic roles at the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University's Department of History. He currently serves as Director of Public History, expanding course offerings and community partnerships. His work emphasizes connecting students with internships at local institutions.

Education: B.A. in Environmental Studies (Antioch College, 1971), M.S. in Geology/Geophysics (Boston College, 1976), M.A. (1989) and Ph.D. (1993) in American History from the University of Cincinnati.

Research focuses on Cincinnati’s racialized housing policies, urban redevelopment, and fair housing movements. He employs demographic analysis and GIS in his studies. Notable works include To Secure Justice and Protect the Rights of the Needy (2008) and The Kennedy Heights Experiment (2014). He has secured grants such as the 2015 $3,000 grant exploring Mt. Healthy’s African American history.

Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses on Cincinnati History, Public History, and the Civil Rights Movement. He has organized symposiums like 'Pathways to Careers in History' (2014-2015) and 'Race and the War on Drugs' (2012). Active in service roles, he served on the Undergraduate Studies Committee (2014) and the A&S Senate (2014).