Rod Andrew Jr.

Rod Andrew Jr. is a Professor and Alumni Master Teacher in the Department of History at Clemson University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities. He retired as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and previously served as Officer-in-Charge of the Field History Branch at the U.S. Marine Corps History Division. His research focuses on U.S. Military History, the American South, and cultural history, with notable works on Southern figures like Wade Hampton and Andrew Pickens.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Georgia (1997)
• M.A., Clemson University (1993)
• B.A., University of North Carolina (1987)

Research Interests: Combines Southern history with military and cultural analysis, emphasizing leadership, institutional crises, and regional identity. Current projects include a forthcoming book on post-WWII Marine Corps challenges. His work bridges military strategy, political dynamics, and cultural narratives.

Recognition:

• Mary Lawton Hodges Prize in Southern Studies (2009)
• Harry M. Ward Book Award (for Andrew Pickens biography)

His teaching spans courses on the American South, military history, and World War II. He actively collaborates with military history institutions, contributing to official historical documentation and analysis.