Tracy Brady

Tracy L. Brady is a Full Teaching Professor in the History Department at Colorado State University, where she has served for over 20 years. Her academic role focuses on pedagogical innovation and teaching excellence. She holds a PhD from the University of Colorado-Boulder.

• Education: PhD, University of Colorado-Boulder
• Key Affiliations: Department of History, College of Liberal Arts

Her research and teaching interests include the cultural history of American television and film, 20th century U.S. history, and the American West. She emphasizes active learning methods to help students connect historical analysis to contemporary issues.

Tracy has received the Ann Gill Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015, recognizing her dedication to student engagement. She advocates for NTTF faculty rights, particularly shared governance and job security, and seeks collaborations between CSU’s history program and regional K-12 institutions.

Currently, the History Department is temporarily located in a trailer north of Canvas Stadium during the Clark Hall revitalization, with staff reachable via phone at 970-491-6335.