Isadora A. Helfgott

Isadora A. Helfgott is an Associate Professor of History and Vice Provost for Global Engagement at the University of Wyoming's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in History from Harvard University, and a B.A. in History and Art History from Swarthmore College with Highest Honors.

• Education: Harvard University (PhD, AM), Swarthmore College (BA)

Her research focuses on American cultural history and visual culture, particularly the interplay between fine art and popular culture in the 1930s-1940s, contested cultural boundaries, and political ideologies in art patronage. She explores global cultural exchange networks, colonial legacies in museums, and state-sponsored artistic responses to water management projects.

As Vice Provost, she oversees internationalization initiatives including International Students & Scholars, Education Abroad, and the Center for Global Studies. She previously served as Department Head for History & American Studies and Program Director for the Museum Studies minor.