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Jeanette Fregulia serves as Professor and Department Chair of History at Carroll College within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic career spans over 15 years at this institution, where she teaches courses on the Middle East, Islam, and pre-modern Europe while maintaining an active research agenda focused on Mediterranean exchanges.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, University of the Pacific
- Master of Arts in Middle East Area Studies, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies
- Ph.D. in Renaissance Italian History, University of Nevada, Reno
Fregulia's research centers on merchants and material/cultural/social exchanges between early modern Italy and the Eastern Mediterranean, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics. She actively pursues Middle Eastern and Islamic history research, conducting fieldwork across Italy and the eastern Mediterranean. Her scholarly work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches connecting economic, social, and cultural history through meticulous archival research.
Her publication record reveals consistent thematic focus on Mediterranean connectivity, women's economic roles, and cross-cultural exchanges. The 2019 monograph A Rich and Tantalizing Brew exemplifies her innovative approach to global commodity history, while numerous articles explore gender dimensions in early modern commerce. Her book reviews demonstrate engagement with broader scholarly conversations in Jewish studies, Islamic feminism, and medieval travel literature.
Notable awards and fellowships include:
- Foundation for Defense of Democracies Fellowship (2010)
- Renaissance Society of America Research Grant (2005-2006)
- Mellon Summer Institute for Italian Paleography (2005)
- Carroll College Faculty Development Grants (2008-present)
Fregulia actively mentors students through classroom engagement and international study programs, having led trips to the Middle East, Ireland, Cuba, and planned excursions to Russia/Ukraine including Chernobyl. As Review Editor for H-Italy, she contributes significantly to medieval and renaissance scholarship. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes diverse historical voices and collaborative scholarly engagement between faculty and students.
