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Stephen O'Neill is a Professor of History at Furman University, specializing in the American South, South Carolina history, and public history. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Virginia and a B.A. from Furman University. His research examines historical memory, civil rights movements, and the intersection of past and present in Southern society. Notably, he led Furman's desegregation commemoration efforts and contributed to the Abraham Project.
- Education: Ph.D., University of Virginia; M.A., University of Virginia; B.A., Furman University
His work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement, including museum exhibit design and community lectures. Awards include the Mayo Prize (1987) and Governor's Fellowship (1985-87). He has organized interdisciplinary conferences and served as a consultant for historical projects like the Upcountry History Museum's permanent exhibits.
- Awards: Includes Summer Research Fellow (1995), Faculty Invitation Award (1991-92), and National Merit Scholar (1982)
O’Neill has advised on Greenville’s civil rights history and explored topics like Charleston’s slavery attitudes (1776–1806) and media’s role in school desegregation. His publications address historical commemoration, public memory, and labor movements in the South.
