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Mark D. Nevin is an Associate Professor of History at the Lancaster Campus of Ohio University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has been teaching there since 2010, contributing significantly to American history education and scholarship.
Education:
- Ph.D. in History, University of Virginia
- M.A. in History, University of Virginia
- M.A. in Liberal Arts, St. John’s College
His research focuses on American politics and social movements of the 1960s, including the civil rights movement and the modern presidency. His work explores key historical episodes such as Barry Goldwater’s political impact, congressional Republican responses to Watergate, and a 1961 civil rights demonstration at a Jackson, Mississippi library. He is currently working on two major projects: a manuscript about Harry Akin’s desegregation campaign in Austin, Texas, and a study of student protests on the Ohio University Athens campus during the 1960s, supported by a grant from the Central Region Humanities Center.
He teaches a wide range of undergraduate courses in U.S. history, including surveys and specialized topics such as the American Revolution, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Civil War, African American History, and America in the 1960s. His dedication to teaching was recognized when he was named Professor of the Year on the Lancaster campus in 2014.
Scientific Awards:
- Professor of the Year on the Lancaster campus (2014)
He has received research support from the Central Region Humanities Center for his work on student activism. While no formal list of advisees is provided, he mentors students through upper-level research writing courses such as HIST 3111J. There is no mention of labs or formal research teams, but his ongoing projects indicate active engagement in archival and narrative historical research.
