Matthew O'Brien

Dr. Matthew O'Brien is a Professor of History at the Department of History and Anthropology, Franciscan University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an A.B. (Honors) in History with a Minor in English Literature from the College of the Holy Cross. His research focuses on Irish-American history, migration patterns, and the intersection of race, politics, and transnational identities.

• Education:
• Ph.D. – University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of History
• M.A. – University of Wisconsin-Madison
• A.B. (Honors) – College of the Holy Cross (History & English Literature)

Dr. O'Brien's work examines 20th-century Irish-American nationalism, migration to interwar Britain, and the political activism of figures like Bernadette Devlin. His publications analyze themes such as ethnic identity formation, transatlantic political connections, and the role of diasporic communities in shaping global and local histories.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his academic contributions span multiple collaborative projects in Irish studies.