Kevin Uhalde

Kevin Uhalde is Associate Professor of History, Honors Tutorial College Director of Studies, and Director of the Center for Law, Justice & Culture at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is also the History Pre-Law Advisor and has held significant service roles including Director of Undergraduate Studies in History, Faculty Senate member, and President of the Ohio University AAUP chapter.

Education:

• Ph.D. in History and the Program in the Ancient World, Princeton University
• B.A. in History and Classical Civilization, Mary Washington College

His research centers on Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages, with a focus on Early Christianity, Law & Society, Roman and Medieval legal systems, and the intellectual history of justice. He employs scalar methodologies to analyze historical phenomena across different levels of social and spatial organization.

His recent scholarly output shows a consistent thematic focus on religious practices, legal norms, and moral expectations in early medieval and late antique societies. Key topics include penance, oaths, justice, and the interplay between religious and legal authority, particularly in the context of Augustine and Merovingian Europe.

Scientific Awards:

• Rome Prize, American Academy in Rome
• Two Fellowships, American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)
• Distinguished Mentor Award, Honors Tutorial College
• Graselli Brown Outstanding Teacher Award, College of Arts and Sciences
• University Professor Award, Ohio University

Uhalde actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students through the Honors Tutorial College and independent studies, with a strong record of teaching excellence. He has directed numerous theses and tutorials in medieval and late antique history. His administrative leadership includes directing the Center for Law, Justice & Culture and shaping curricular and academic policy through university service. While specific grant details are not listed, his receipt of the Rome Prize and ACLS fellowships indicates significant external research support.

He is central to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Center for Law, Justice & Culture and contributes to broader academic community building through leadership in faculty governance and academic freedom advocacy via the AAUP.