Joseph Thompson

Joseph Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Mississippi State University. His research focuses on divisions such as Agricultural, Rural and Environmental History, and War, Power, International Affairs, with a disciplinary emphasis on the U.S. South and 20th Century U.S. history. He serves as the Graduate Recruiting Coordinator, supporting the academic recruitment efforts of the department.

Thompson holds a Ph.D. in United States History from the University of Virginia (2019), an M.A. in United States History from the same institution (2015), an M.A. in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi (2013), and a B.A. in American Studies and Anthropology, graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Alabama (2002).

His research interests bridge historical analysis of agrarian systems, environmental impacts, and the socio-political dimensions of war and international conflicts. While specific grants, advising details, or lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided text, his roles suggest engagement with academic mentorship and institutional outreach through graduate recruitment.