Mary Brennan

Mary Brennan serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University, specializing in modern U.S. political history with focus on conservatism, gender politics, and Cold War culture.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. from Miami University (1988)
• M.A. from Xavier University
• B.A. from Edgecliff College

Research examines conservative women's activism, media representations of First Ladies, and anti-communist movements. Publications analyze Pat Nixon's role and maternalist conservatism.

Honored with teaching awards including Presidential Excellence Award (2009). Teaches courses on post-1945 America, historiography, and Cold War politics. Service includes Faculty Senate representation and graduate program direction.