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Francis Gourrier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History and affiliated faculty in American Studies and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He joined the department in 2016 as a Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellow and has since established himself as a scholar of African American history and 20th-century U.S. history.
Education:
- Ph.D. in History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018)
- M.A. in History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2012)
- B.A. in History, Kenyon College (2008)
His research and teaching focus on the intersections of race, gender, and education in American history. He explores themes such as racial conflict, civil rights struggles, student activism, Black political identity, and masculinities in U.S. history. His pedagogical approach is deeply informed by his prior experience teaching middle school in Oakland, California, and his commitment to urban education and critical pedagogy.
Francis Gourrier’s scholarly contributions have been recognized through the prestigious 2021–2022 Career Enhancement Fellowship, awarded by the Mellon Foundation in collaboration with the Institute for Citizens & Scholars. This fellowship supports scholars from underrepresented backgrounds to enhance their research and academic careers.
He has taught a diverse range of courses including America and The ‘60s, Soul Culture, The Civil Rights Era, and Manhood/Masculinity in U.S. History, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with American Studies and historical inquiry. He also leads senior seminars and courses on Black feminist critical pedagogy, demonstrating a commitment to mentorship and advanced undergraduate scholarship.
