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John Dunn serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Education and Human Rights at the University of Connecticut, Storrs campus. He is a steering committee member for Human Rights Close to Home, a three-year pilot program expanding human rights and civics education for Connecticut teachers and students.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in History from Emory University
- B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of Richmond
Dunn specializes in modern European history with a focus on France, investigating imperialism and decolonization, historical memory, migration, and European multiculturalism. His research emphasizes how pedagogy advances social justice and develops critical democratic citizens, particularly analyzing post-WWII French educational reforms that reconstructed national identity amid colonial decline.
His distinguished recognition includes:
- ISS Teaching Excellence Award (2019) from Michigan State University College of Social Science
- Mellon Foundation Graduate Teaching Fellowship
With extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions including Michigan State University, Emory University, Clark Atlanta University, and Clayton State University, Dunn has developed senior capstone courses for interdisciplinary studies and global affairs programs. He actively participates in university-wide teaching initiatives funded by the Provost’s office and Teagle Foundation, demonstrating commitment to innovative pedagogy despite no explicitly listed advisees or grant funding in available records.
Currently engaged with UConn's Core Faculty and the Human Rights Close to Home program, Dunn integrates historical scholarship with practical educational applications to advance civic engagement and human rights education in Connecticut.
