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Sam W. Haynes is a Professor of History and Director of the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he has been a faculty member since 1993. He earned his Ph.D. in History from the University of Houston and holds a B.A. from Columbia University. His academic leadership includes directing major digital humanities initiatives focused on the U.S.-Mexico War and early Texas history.
- Ph.D., History, University of Houston
- M.A., History, University of Houston
- B.A., History, Columbia University
Dr. Haynes specializes in 19th-century U.S. history, with particular expertise in Texas, the American Southwest, and the Early American Republic. His research critically examines themes of expansion, nationalism, historical memory, and transnational influences, especially the enduring impact of Great Britain on American identity. He is known for challenging traditional narratives through inclusive, multi-perspective interpretations of events like the Texas Revolution.
His recent publications, including Unsettled Land: From Revolution to Republic, the Struggle for Texas (2022), reflect a consistent focus on how race, empire, and memory shape regional and national histories. The articles and books in his portfolio demonstrate a deep engagement with borderlands studies, revolutionary ideologies, and the mythologizing of historical events.
Among his numerous accolades are the Tullis Memorial Award, Kate Broocks Bates Award, Ramirez Family Award, and multiple fellowships from institutions such as Yale, the Library Company of Philadelphia, and the William Clements Center. He has also received the Texas State Historical Association’s highest honors and recognition from the Texas Institute of Letters.
Dr. Haynes has been a dedicated mentor and educator, recognized with teaching awards and nominations for excellence in online instruction. He has led significant grant-funded projects, including 'A Continent Divided' and 'Border Land,' which combine archival digitization with public education. His work bridges academic scholarship and public history through media appearances, lectures, and digital outreach.
He leads the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies, fostering collaborative research and public programming on the history and culture of the American Southwest. His ongoing projects continue to redefine how the region’s complex past is understood and taught.
