Jeremy Neely

Dr. Jeremy Neely is an Associate Professor of History at Missouri State University since 2010, serving as the Undergraduate Program Director. His expertise spans the Civil War era, Reconstruction, Civil War memory, and guerrilla warfare, with a focus on the Trans-Mississippi West. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2004).

Education: PhD in History (University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004).

Research Interests: His work examines the human dimensions of the Civil War, including family correspondence (e.g., the Fike letters), regional violence, and post-war reconciliation. He explores how ordinary Americans experienced and remembered the conflict, particularly in Missouri and Kansas.

Publications & Awards: Neely has authored major books like A Union Tested (2024) and The Border between Them (2007). His honors include the Curtis P. Lawrence Master Teacher Award (2016) and multiple research fellowships.

Teaching: He instructs courses on U.S. military history, Civil War Reconstruction, and historical research methods. His teaching emphasizes critical engagement with primary sources and historical narratives.

Media Engagement: Neely frequently comments on Civil War memory and Confederate monuments in media outlets like KOLR10, KY3, and KCUR, addressing contemporary debates over historical legacies.