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Larry Rivers, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of History at the University of West Georgia. He is affiliated with the School of Humanities within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. His office is located in the Technology Learning Center, Room 3220, and he can be reached at lrivers@westga.edu.
Education:
- B.A., Public Relations, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, 2004
- M.A., History, Vanderbilt University, 2006
- Ph.D., History, Vanderbilt University, 2010
Research Interests: Dr. Rivers specializes in African American Religion, the Civil Rights Movement, and U.S. History post-1945. His work emphasizes grassroots activism, religious institutions, and Florida’s role in civil rights struggles.
Publications: His research focuses on underrecognized figures like James Hudson and Florida’s civil rights history, blending biography with social and political context. Recent works include a monograph on Hudson and contributions to edited volumes on Florida governors and MLK Jr.’s global vision.
Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed.
Teaching: He teaches courses such as U.S. History II, African-American History, and The Civil Rights Movement. Recent course sections (2022–2025) include multiple iterations of HIST-2112, HIST-3362/3363, and graduate writing.
