Alyson Greiner

Alyson Greiner is a Professor of Geography at Oklahoma State University (OSU), located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She holds a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin (1996), an MA from the University of Missouri (1991), and a BA from the University of Mary Washington (1988). As a cultural-historical geographer, her research focuses on cultural landscapes, globalization, gentrification, historic preservation, and necrogeography. She has held leadership roles, including Department Head of Geography at OSU (2018–2023) and as Editor of the Journal of Cultural Geography (2002–2017). Her work intersects with Australia/Pacific studies, the New Deal era, and geographic education.

Greiner’s research includes projects on Oklahoma’s malaria control landscapes, bio-geo-historical studies of Angie Debo, and leadership in Oklahoma State Parks resource management plans. She has co-edited major works such as The Routledge Companion to the American Landscape. Her teaching emphasizes inclusive education, covering global studies, cultural geography, and the history of geography. She has been funded by grants including the Oklahoma Historical Society’s thematic surveys of New Deal-era public art and post offices.

• Education:
  • PhD, Geography, The University of Texas at Austin (1996)
  • MA, Geography, University of Missouri, Columbia (1991)
  • BA, Geography, University of Mary Washington (1988)
• Key Research Themes: Cultural landscapes, gentrification, historic preservation, necrogeography, New Deal studies, Australia/Pacific regional expertise, and digital humanities.
• Grants: Multiple projects with Oklahoma State Parks (2018–2022), New Deal-era art surveys (2003–2004), and thematic surveys of historic theaters and towns (2000–2007).
• Teaching: Courses include Global Perspectives, History and Philosophy of Geography, and mentoring doctoral students.