Megan Kendrick

Megan Kendrick is a Visiting Assistant Professor of History in the Humanities and Teacher Education division at Seaver College, Pepperdine University. Her research specializes in urban history, analyzing intersections between built environments and cultural landscapes in cities, with emphasis on California and U.S. history.

Education includes:

• PhD, History, University of Southern California (2009)
• MA, History, University of Southern California (2004)
• BA, History, California State University, Northridge (2000)

Her research explores urban spatial transformations through architectural and sociocultural lenses. Key interests include:

• Urban Evolution: How hotels, parks, and commercial spaces reflect societal changes
• California Landscapes: Historiography of regional identity and environmental adaptation
• Cultural Representation: Iconography in historical narratives (e.g., Rosie the Riveter)

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on California's architectural heritage and urban development, with recent work expanding into historiographical analysis. Research employs interdisciplinary methods bridging architectural studies, political ecology, and cultural history.