Seth Blumenthal

Seth Blumenthal is a Senior Lecturer at Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program, specializing in American political history with a focus on 20th-century conservatism and youth politics. He holds a PhD in American History from Boston University (2013), an M.A. in History from the University of Massachusetts, Boston (2005), and a B.A. in American Studies from Colby College (1997).

His research examines the rise of the Republican Party since WWII, particularly youth engagement in conservative movements from 1968–1980. His award-winning book Children of the Silent Majority (2018) analyzes how Nixon's 1972 campaign mobilized young voters. He teaches innovative courses like Imagining Vietnam and Marijuana in American History, often integrating service learning. In 2020, he received BU’s Metcalf Award for Teaching Excellence.

Blumenthal’s work bridges scholarship and activism through courses requiring student engagement with political campaigns and nonprofits. He co-taught High Stakes: Creating Social Equity in the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry, reflecting his interest in contemporary policy debates around drug legalization.