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Erik Lars Myrup is an Associate Professor of History and Director of Advising and Schedules at the University of Kentucky. He specializes in early modern global history, with a focus on Brazil, Latin America, Portuguese Asia, and cross-cultural encounters. A native of Salt Lake City, he holds degrees from Yale University (B.A., 1996; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., 2006). He has taught at Connecticut College and the University of Northern Colorado, and held visiting fellowships at Portugal’s National Library, National Archive, and Yale’s Beinecke Library.
Education
- B.A. in Latin American Studies, Yale University, 1996
- M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. in History, Yale University, 2006
Research Interests
- Portuguese Empire in Asia and the Americas
- Slavery and race in colonial contexts
- Early modern networks of power and corruption
- Globalization and cross-cultural exchanges
Awards
- Ken Freedman Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award (2019)
- College of Education's 'Teachers Who Made a Difference' Award (2016, 2018, 2019)
- College of Arts and Sciences' Outstanding Teaching Award (2016)
- Provost's Outstanding Teaching Award (2011)
Myrup is known for his engaging teaching style and commitment to student mentorship, including outreach to local schools. His research integrates archival work across multiple continents to illuminate the interconnectedness of early modern global systems.
