Wayne H. Bowen

Wayne H. Bowen is a Professor of History and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida. He oversees the university's General Education Program, undergraduate appeals, and academic services while implementing policies for undergraduate education. A retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel, he served in Iraq and Bosnia-Herzegovina with NATO.

Education:

• M.A. in Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College (2018)
• Ph.D. in History, Northwestern University (1996)
• M.A. in History, Northwestern University (1992)
• B.A. in History, University of Southern California (1990)

Research Focus: Bowen specializes in Spanish and Mediterranean history from early modern to contemporary periods. His work examines political, religious, and military intersections across Europe and the Middle East, with recent emphasis on Spanish-Ottoman relations, fascist collaborations, and inquisitorial systems. His multilingual scholarship spans 10+ countries.

Awards & Recognition:

• Phi Alpha Theta Book Award (2001) for historiographical excellence

Publications & Impact: Author of 11 scholarly books and numerous translated articles, Bowen's works analyze Spain's geopolitical role across centuries. His forthcoming volume explores Spanish labor in Nazi Germany, continuing his examination of transnational fascism.