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Kate Masur is the John D. MacArthur Professor of History at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on race, politics, and law in U.S. history, with a specialization in the Civil War era, Reconstruction, and abolition movements. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2001) and has authored influential books such as Until Justice Be Done and An Example for All the Land, recognized with major prizes including Pulitzer Prize finalist status and the Littleton-Griswold Prize.
Her work bridges academia and public history, including collaborations with museums, documentaries, and the National Park Service. Notable projects include the Colored Conventions Project and advising on the Reconstruction: America after the Civil War documentary. Masur teaches courses on U.S. women’s history, civil rights, and Reconstruction, and mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students. She is a sought-after commentator for media outlets like the New York Times and Washington Post.
- Education: A.B. Brown University (1994), M.A. & Ph.D. University of Michigan (1997-2001)
- Key Awards: Ver Steeg Award for Graduate Advising (2023), NEH Fellowships (2007-08, 2018-19)
- Public Engagement: Op-eds on abortion rights, federalism, and historical memory; advisor to presidential library projects and legal amicus briefs
Her research emphasizes the interconnectedness of legal frameworks, activism, and racial justice, reshaping understandings of Reconstruction’s legacy in contemporary debates.
