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Kim Little is a Professor of Instruction and Associate Director in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program at Ohio University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She is also affiliated with the Department of History, where she teaches a wide range of courses on U.S. history, women's history, and feminist theory. Her office is located in Bentley Annex 160 on the Athens Campus.
- Ph.D. in History, Ohio University
- M.A. in United States History, University of Memphis
- B.A. in History, Vassar College
Kim Little's research centers on modern women's history, with a focus on gender and popular culture, women in sports, and southern white women's roles in the civil rights movement. Her scholarship explores the intersection of gender, race, and regional identity in 20th-century America. She has taught courses such as Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, Feminist Theory, and Women's History through Film, both in face-to-face and online formats.
Her publications include the book "You Must Be From the North": Southern White Women in the Memphis Civil Rights Movement (2009), numerous book reviews in the Journal of American History, and encyclopedia entries on figures ranging from Martin Luther King Jr. to Nina Simone. The articles reflect a strong engagement with civil rights history, feminist thought, media representation, and cultural biography. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public history through accessible writing and interdisciplinary analysis.
Scientific Awards:
- Outstanding Group II Faculty Award – Ohio University, 2011-2012
- Transformative Faculty Award – Ohio University, 2010-2011
- Outstanding Instructor of Record – Ohio University, 2001-2012
Kim Little has served as Associate Director of the WGSS program since 2014 and was a Faculty Mentor in the McNair Scholar Program. She has also reviewed academic works for Westview Press. While no formal advisees are listed, her mentorship role and teaching excellence indicate a strong commitment to student development. She has not received externally listed research grants, but her sustained scholarly output and recognition reflect significant academic contributions.
She is actively involved in academic service and curriculum development within the WGSS and History departments, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship and education at Ohio University.
