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Michael Eamon is Principal of Catharine Parr Traill College at Trent University and holds adjunct professorships across multiple programs including M.A. English Literature (Public Texts), M.A. History, Ph.D. Cultural Studies, and M.A./Ph.D. Frost Centre for Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies. He earned a B.A. (Honours) from the University of Ottawa, M.A. and Ph.D. from Queen’s University, and an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge.
His research focuses on print culture, sociability, and intellectual networks in early Canada, particularly examining the role of newspapers and libraries in shaping colonial society. Notable works include Imprinting Britain (2015), which explores Nova Scotia and Quebec’s 18th-century press, and articles on topics ranging from the Quebec Library’s Enlightenment connections to the digital humanities’ impact on historical pedagogy.
Eamon actively promotes collegiate university models through his role as Chair of Collegiate Way International, advocating for interdisciplinary, community-oriented academic environments. His work bridges historical scholarship with public engagement, encompassing museum collaborations, heritage preservation projects, and digital initiatives to make historical materials accessible.
- Education: B.A. (Ottawa), M.A./Ph.D. (Queen’s), M.Phil (Cambridge)
- Professional Affiliations: Frost Centre for Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies
- Key Projects: Imprinting Britain, Collegiate Way International leadership, digital history advocacy
