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James W. Frusetta-Ulfhrafn is the Assistant Dean of the Faculty and Elliott Professor of History at Hampden-Sydney College, where he is affiliated with the History Department. His academic focus lies in modern European history, particularly Southeastern and Central Europe.
Education:
- Ph.D. in History, University of Maryland, 2006
- M.A. in History, Arizona State University, 1996
- B.A. in History, University of Southern California, 1992
Professor Frusetta-Ulfhrafn's research centers on nation- and state-building in Southeastern Europe, political violence, ethnic cleansing, and genocide. He has a particular interest in Bulgarian history from 1870 to 1960 and the study of fascism in interwar Europe. His work also explores the depiction of fascist ideology in American popular culture and the coverage of fascist terrorism in historical American newspapers.
His recent publications reflect a trend towards interdisciplinary approaches, combining historical analysis with cultural studies and political science. Key fields include Holocaust studies, genocide studies, and the history of fascism, with a regional focus on Southeastern Europe.
Scientific Awards:
- Charles H. Revson Fellow, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies
- Fulbright-Hayes Fellow, Bulgaria
- Boren Fellow for Bulgaria
- Boren Fellow for Macedonia
Professor Frusetta-Ulfhrafn actively mentors students on research projects related to European history, state-building, and fascism. He has supervised work on Bulgarian state expansion, fascist terrorism in American press, and representations of fascism in media. His professional affiliations include the American Historical Association and several regional studies associations.
He is involved in academic service as Assistant Dean of the Faculty, contributing to the administration and academic direction of Hampden-Sydney College.
