Wesley Jackson

Dr. Wesley Jackson is an Assistant Professor of History and Director of the BSE Social Science Education program at Arkansas State University's College of Liberal Arts and Communication. His research focuses on the historical intersections of race, law, and public education in the American South, particularly during the twentieth century.

• Ph.D. in History, Liberty University (2023)
• M.A. in History, Liberty University (2019)
• B.S. in History, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (2016)

Dr. Jackson's work examines desegregation, African American educational activism, urban school reform, and the impact of Jim Crow on educational equity. He integrates his background as a retired U.S. Army Veteran and former secondary educator into his teaching and research, emphasizing practical pedagogy and community engagement. He teaches undergraduate courses in U.S. history since 1876, social studies education methods, and digital technology applications for educators.