Fred Carroll

Fred Carroll is a Lecturer of History at Kennesaw State University's Department of History & Philosophy. He earned his doctorate in 2012 from the College of William and Mary and specializes in U.S. History with emphases on African American history, the U.S. South, and journalism history.

• Education: PhD in History (2012), College of William and Mary

His research examines African Americans' struggles for racial justice from Reconstruction to the modern era, focusing on black civic radicalism, racial representation, black internationalism, and the role of ordinary people in social movements. He has taught diverse student populations across multiple educational institutions including HBCUs and community colleges.

Carroll's innovative teaching methods incorporate multimodal assessments like role-playing, debates, and document-based exams to accommodate varied learning styles. He teaches both face-to-face and online courses covering U.S. history, African American history, World Civilizations, and the African Diaspora.

• Major Publications:
  • Carroll, F. (2017). Race News: Black Journalists and the Fight for Racial Justice in the Twentieth Century. University of Illinois Press.

Awards:

• 2018 Best Journalism and Mass Communication History Book Award (AEJMC)
• 2018 AEJMC Tankard Award Finalist

Contact:
Office: SO 4099
Email: fcarrol4@kennesaw.edu
Phone: 470-578-6526