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Matthew Stanard is Professor of History at Berry College and President of the French Colonial Historical Society. His research centers on modern European history, particularly European imperialism, colonialism, decolonization, and their cultural legacies. He has authored and edited numerous influential books that explore colonial propaganda, comparative empires, and the enduring impacts of empire in Europe.
- B.A., Wake Forest University
- M.A. and Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
Dr. Stanard's teaching interests include Modern European History, Africa since 1800, World History, and the interconnected themes of Imperialism, Colonialism, and Nationalism. His research examines European overseas imperialism, Belgian colonialism in the Congo, colonial culture in Europe, and comparative imperial dynamics. His work has been translated into French, English, Italian, and Dutch, reflecting its international reach.
His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the cultural dimensions of empire and decolonization, particularly how societies remember, represent, and reckon with imperial pasts. Themes such as public memory, monuments, media, and education recur across his scholarship, indicating a deep engagement with postcolonial memory and identity in Europe.
- Wolfsonian Fellow, Wolfsonian-FIUM
- Belgian American Educational Foundation Fellow
- Chancellor's Fellow, Indiana University
- Participant, National History Center's Decolonization Seminar
Dr. Stanard is actively engaged in academic mentorship and public scholarship. He has advised graduate students and contributed to public discourse through interviews with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Nightlife and the 'Then Again' podcast. He is currently working on two major book projects: a comprehensive history of Belgian colonialism and a global history of the island of Majorca. His research is supported by ongoing affiliations with international academic networks and collaborative projects.
