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Neal Polhemus is a Lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences. His research spans African Diaspora studies, histories of slavery in the U.S. and Caribbean, and the American Environmental Movement.
- Education:
- PhD, University of South Carolina
- MA, College of Charleston
- BS, College of Charleston
Dr. Polhemus teaches courses including Social Advocacy and Ethical Life, The Black Experience in the United States to 1865, and Introduction to Latin American History. His academic contributions have been recognized with four major awards, including fellowships and essay prizes.
His publications address themes such as transatlantic slavery, colonial Charleston's resilience, and environmental activism in the South. Key works include a 2023 analysis of Sullivan’s Island's role in the slave trade and a 2019 study of Congaree National Park's origins.
Scientific Awards
- Bridge Humanities Corp. Fellowship (2017–2019)
- Bilinski Dissertation Completion Fellowship (2015–2016)
- Ralph Lee Woodward Jr. Prize (2016)
- Robert Wienefield Essay Prize (2014)
