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Jonathan W. White is a Professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University (CNU), affiliated with the Department of Leadership and American Studies and the Honors Program. His academic work focuses on pivotal aspects of American history and culture.
- PhD in United States History, University of Maryland, College Park
- MA in History, University of Maryland, College Park
- BA in History, Pennsylvania State University
White's research spans Abraham Lincoln, African American history, constitutional and legal history, the American Civil War, and slavery/emancipation. His work often intersects with 19th-century literature and civil liberties, including modern implications of Civil War-era legal debates. He has explored unique angles such as historical dreams and sleep patterns, as seen in Midnight in America.
As a prolific author or editor of 21 books and over 100 scholarly articles, White's publications include topics ranging from Civil War naval history (Our Little Monitor) to postwar Reconstruction letters (My Work Among the Freedmen) and children's literature (My Day with Abe Lincoln).
- 2024 University of Maryland Alumni Excellence in Research
- 2023 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize
- 2019 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award
- 2017 Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer
- 2016 CNU Alumni Society Award for Teaching and Mentoring
White has mentored CNU students in collaborative projects, including co-edited works with Lydia Davis and Reagan Connelly. He actively contributes to academic organizations as Vice Chair of The Lincoln Forum, member of the Ford’s Theatre Advisory Council, and serves on editorial boards for Lincoln Lore and The Lincoln Forum Bulletin.
