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Kelly Duke-Bryant is an Associate Professor of History and Associate Chair at the Department of History, Rowan University, within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, following a B.A. from Kenyon College and an M.A. from the University of Wisconsin. Her research focuses on colonial education in Senegal, African political history, and the history of childhood in colonial contexts. Notably, her book, *Education as Politics: Colonial Schooling and Political Debate in Senegal, 1850s-1914*, published in 2015, reinterprets the 1914 election of Blaise Diagne as Senegal’s first deputy to the French National Assembly. Her work has been recognized with the 2019 Fass-Sandin Prize from the Society for the History of Children and Youth for her groundbreaking article on formerly enslaved girls in Senegal. She teaches courses in African history, historical methods, and world history, and has contributed to journals such as the *Journal of African History* and *French Colonial History*. Dr. Duke-Bryant actively participates in academic initiatives like the CLIO program and engages in public scholarship via podcasts about her research.
**Education:**
- B.A., Kenyon College
- M.A., University of Wisconsin
- Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
**Research Interests:** Her scholarship bridges colonial education systems, political transformation, and the social experiences of marginalized groups, particularly in Senegal. Current research explores childhood and family strategies in colonial Senegal (1848–1940), emphasizing gendered labor, familial resilience, and the intersections of enslavement and colonial governance. She employs interdisciplinary methods, integrating archival records and oral histories to reveal underrepresented narratives in African colonial studies.
**Awards & Recognition:**
- 2019 Fass-Sandin Prize for her article analyzing formerly enslaved girls’ family dynamics in Senegal
**Advising & Grants:** While no specific grants are listed, Dr. Duke-Bryant advises graduate and undergraduate students in historical research and pedagogy. Her mentorship is tied to Rowan University’s history programs, including the accelerated dual-degree and BA/JD tracks. She also collaborates with initiatives like the *Project 100+ Reunions* and contributes to public history projects such as the *Neighborhoods of Color* program.
