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Michael Willrich is the Leff Families Professor of History at Brandeis University, where he has taught for over 25 years. He serves as Chair of the Department of History and holds affiliations with the Interdepartmental Program in Legal Studies and the Department of Politics. His research focuses on American political and legal history, social history, and public health. He received his A.B. from Yale University and his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.
Willrich’s scholarship includes award-winning books such as Pox: An American History (2011) and American Anarchy (2023), the latter a Pulitzer Prize finalist. His work explores themes like smallpox epidemics, compulsory vaccination, and the conflict between immigrant anarchists and the U.S. government. He has been honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Lerman-Neubauer Prize for Teaching, and multiple fellowships from prestigious institutions.
- Education: Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Chicago, B.A. from Yale University
- Affiliations: School of Arts and Sciences, American Society for Legal History (past president), Organization of American Historians
- Grants & Awards: Over 20 fellowships and awards, including NEH grants and the Welch Medal
Willrich’s teaching spans American legal history, crime and punishment, and the Gilded Age. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to social justice and governance, reflected in his leadership roles and public-facing writing in outlets like the New York Times and Mother Jones.
