Charles K. Roberts

Dr. Charles K. Roberts is an Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History at Huntingdon College, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He joined the faculty in 2024, bringing extensive experience from previous teaching roles at Andrew College and Perimeter College.

Educational Background:

• PhD, University of Alabama
• M.A., University of Alabama
• B.A., Birmingham-Southern College

Dr. Roberts specializes in Southern history, with a focus on 20th-century Alabama politics, New Deal-era rural rehabilitation, and civil rights-era political dynamics. His research examines figures like George Wallace and Carl Elliott, the Farm Security Administration’s role in the South, and educational equity for marginalized populations. He employs historical analysis to explore class, race, and institutional power in Southern society.

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in political and social history of the American South, particularly centered on Alabama. Themes include political legacies, New Deal community development, and historiographical critiques of Southern identity. His work bridges academic scholarship with public understanding of Southern political evolution.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Vulcan Teaching Award, Andrew College (2020)
• Exemplary Teacher of the Year, Andrew College (2018)
• Governor’s Teaching Fellow, University of Georgia (2017)
• Milo Howard Award for Outstanding Article, Alabama Review (2012–2013)
• Multiple dissertation and graduate fellowships from the University of Alabama (2004–2011)

Dr. Roberts has been recognized for both teaching excellence and scholarly contributions. His advising role, while not explicitly detailed, is evident through collaborative research and publications with colleagues such as Juan Walker. He has received internal and external funding through dissertation fellowships and teaching grants, supporting his research on Southern political and social history. Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his work suggests independent and collaborative scholarly activity centered on archival research and historical interpretation.