Mark Wild

Mark Wild is a Professor in the Department of History at California State University, Los Angeles, within the College of Natural & Social Sciences. His research focuses on Modern US History, Urban History, and the intersection of religion, economics, and civic development in American cities, particularly Los Angeles.

• Teaching Areas: Modern US History, Urban History, American Religions, American Economics, California/Los Angeles Studies

His scholarly work explores post-WWII urban renewal, multiethnic communities, and religious activism. Recent publications address interfaith civic collaboration and service-learning pedagogy.

• 2021: Religion and the Civic Landscape (Routledge)
• 2016: Human Relations Work and Hate Violence (Praeger)
• 2015: Liberal Protestants and Urban Renewal monograph

Scientific awards include leadership roles in federal education initiatives:

• Faculty Fellow, Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Grant (2020-present)
• Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program Coordinator (2020-present)

He contributes to public history through projects like the Los Angeles Mayor's Civic Memory Working Group and the Museum of Social Justice, curating narratives about diverse Los Angeles communities.