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Heather Murray is a Principal Lecturer of History in the College of Arts and Letters at the University of North Georgia. She specializes in New South social history, Appalachian history, WWII American home front studies, and public history/museum studies. With over 17 years of experience in higher education, she has held positions from Instructor to her current role as Principal Lecturer.
Education:
- A.B.D., American History, Louisiana State University, 2010
- M.A., History, Western Carolina University, 2002
- B.A., Anthropology, University of Georgia, 2000
- B.A., History, University of Georgia, 1999
Research Interests: Heather Murray’s work focuses on New South social history, Appalachian history, and the WWII American home front. Her expertise also extends to public history and museum studies, reflecting her practical experience in state museums across the South. Her publications highlight themes such as race relations in Appalachia, student rights, and regional historical documentation.
Awards and Honors:
- 2024 Excellence in Online Teaching Award
- 2021 Teaching Excellence Award for Non-Tenure Track Faculty
- 2017 Teaching Excellence Award for Non-Tenure Track Faculty
- 2013 Innovation in the Classroom Grant
Teaching and Grants: Murray has been recognized repeatedly for her teaching excellence, receiving multiple awards for non-tenure track faculty. Her 2013 grant supported innovative classroom initiatives. She teaches courses such as World History, U.S. History, and the History of World Religions, reflecting her commitment to foundational historical education.
Labs/Teams: No specific labs or research teams are mentioned in her profile.
