Tamara Rand

Dr. Tamara Rand is a Lecturer of History at Baldwin Wallace University, specializing in medieval and modern European history. She brings extensive educational background with degrees in both history and economics from Cleveland State University and The University of Akron.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in History - The University of Akron
• Master of Arts in History - Cleveland State University
• Master of Arts in Economics - Cleveland State University
• Bachelor of Arts in History - Cleveland State University

Her research interests span across multiple historical periods and regions, with particular expertise in:

• European history from early Middle Ages through 20th century
• History of the Black Death and its societal impacts
• American, African, and Middle Eastern history
• Women's role in historic memory creation
• Colonial and postcolonial studies of the Middle Ages
• Use of chivalric and romantic literature as political commentary

Dr. Rand has presented her research internationally, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches that combine historical analysis with gender studies and literary criticism. Her work examines how historical narratives are constructed and how marginalized groups, particularly women, are represented in historical records.

Her scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent focus on gender perspectives in medieval studies, examining both hagiographical texts and economic roles of women in medieval London. These works contribute to understanding women's agency in pre-modern societies.

Teaching Experience:

• Survey courses in European history (early Middle Ages to 20th century)
• Specialized courses on the Black Death
• American history courses
• African history courses
• Middle Eastern history courses