Michael Lange

Michael Lange is a Professor in the Core Division at Champlain College. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master of Arts from the same institution, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh. His expertise spans Interdisciplinarity, The Culture of Higher Education, and Food, Narrative, and Cultural Identity. As an anthropologist and folklorist, he has conducted ethnographic fieldwork in Scotland, Morocco, Norway, the U.S., and Canada. Notable works include Norwegian Scots and Many Meanings of Maple.

Education:

• University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ph.D. (Anthropology/Folklore)
• University of Pittsburgh, B.A.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.A.

Research interests focus on narrative, food systems, and cultural identity, informed by immersive fieldwork in diverse global contexts. His scholarship bridges academic disciplines and societal practices.