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Cynthia Crane is Associate Professor of English at the University of Cincinnati, where she teaches courses related to literature, creative writing, and historical non-fiction. Her academic journey began with a BA in English literature from Wittenberg University, followed by an MA in English literature and women's literature from Xavier University, and culminated with a PhD in English, creative writing, and interdisciplinary studies from the University of Cincinnati in 1997.
- BA: Wittenberg University (English literature)
- MA: Xavier University (English literature, women's literature)
- PhD: University of Cincinnati (English, creative writing, interdisciplinary)
Crane's research focuses primarily on Holocaust studies, with particular emphasis on Jewish-Christian relations during the Nazi era. Her work bridges historical scholarship with personal narrative, drawing from her own family history as her paternal grandparents (Jewish-Christian) fled Nazi Germany. She has established herself as a significant voice in documenting the experiences of 'Mischlinge' (Jewish-Christian individuals) who suffered under Nazi racial laws despite often being overlooked in Holocaust scholarship.
Her acclaimed book Divided Lives: The Untold Stories of Jewish-Christian Women in Nazi Germany (2003) emerged from Fulbright research in Germany and presents oral histories of ten women who navigated the complex identity challenges imposed by the Nuremberg laws. In 2018, she published All About Winston Churchill, a biography for young readers, which will be re-released with new design in 2025.
- J. William Fulbright Scholarship (1994-1995)
- P.E.O. National Scholar's Award
- URC University of Cincinnati Research Grant
Crane has been an active speaker, presenting at venues including The Imperial War Museum in London (2006), and has appeared on national media including C-Span's Book TV. She frequently engages with academic and public audiences on topics related to Holocaust memory, identity, and historical narrative, bringing scholarly research to broader communities through her writing, speaking engagements, and community service activities.
