Herbert Tico Braun

Herbert Tico Braun is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Virginia's College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in Latin American history with a focus on political culture and daily life in twentieth-century Colombia. He is affiliated with the A&S Global Commerce in Culture & Society initiative and has held the Horace W. Goldsmith Distinguished Teaching Professorship in the Humanities (1996–1999).

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
• M.A., University of Pittsburgh
• B.A., University of Pittsburgh

His research explores Colombia's political violence, particularly during La Violencia era, and its societal impacts. Key works include The Assassination of Gaitán, analyzing urban violence, and Our Guerrillas, Our Sidewalks, detailing his family's experience during a guerrilla kidnapping. Recent projects include En los días de don Manuel, a study of daily life during mid-twentieth-century conflict. His writing bridges academic rigor with accessible narratives, emphasizing cultural and social dimensions of historical events.

Publications reflect a thematic focus on memory, conflict, and identity, with contributions to journals like Comparative Studies in Society and History and books such as Democracy, Peace and Human Rights in Colombia. His interdisciplinary Latin American Studies Seminar (2013–2014) became a cornerstone for majors in the field.

Awards include the All-University Outstanding Teaching Award and recognition from La Sociedad Latina and La Sociedad Hispánica for pedagogical excellence. His work often highlights marginalized voices and the intersection of personal and national histories.