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Nancy Reagin is a Professor in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at Pace University’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and has established herself as a leading scholar in European history, particularly in German gender history, consumer culture, and the cultural politics of fandom. Her interdisciplinary work bridges history, gender studies, and popular culture.
- PhD, Johns Hopkins University, 1990
- MA, Johns Hopkins University, 1985
- BA, University of California at Berkeley, 1983
Her research focuses on the intersections of gender, national identity, and domestic life in modern Germany, with significant contributions to understanding how consumer culture and household practices shaped national ideologies from the 19th century through the Nazi era. She has also pioneered scholarly exploration of fan communities, historical reenactment, and the use of science fiction and fantasy literature as sites of historical imagination and political analogy. Her work often examines how popular media reinterprets and refracts historical narratives.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward analyzing fandom as a form of historical engagement, particularly in transatlantic contexts. She investigates how Western reenactment, Star Wars, and Harry Potter serve as vehicles for processing historical trauma, constructing identity, and negotiating political ideologies. These works span cultural history, media studies, and reception theory, demonstrating her interdisciplinary reach.
- LGBTQ Educator of the Year Award, Pace University, 2015
- Kenan Award for Teaching Excellence, Pace University, 2014
- Undergraduate Research Initiative Award, Pace University, 2011
- Distinguished Faculty Research Award, Dyson College, 2010
- Special Service Award, Pace Student Government Association, 2001
Nancy Reagin has been deeply involved in academic leadership and mentoring, having chaired the Department of Women's and Gender Studies, the Faculty Council, and served as interim Academic Associate Provost. She has secured significant research funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Fulbright, and Verizon, supporting projects on educational resources and historical research. While specific advisees are not listed, her leadership in undergraduate research and teaching excellence underscores her commitment to student mentorship.
Her work on educational initiatives, including the 'Reacting to the Past' pedagogical model, reflects her engagement with innovative teaching methods that immerse students in historical role-playing. She has also contributed to public-facing scholarship through edited companions to fantasy and science fiction literature, expanding the reach of historical analysis beyond academia.
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