William Storey

William Storey is Professor of History and Sanderson Chair in Arts and Sciences at Millsaps College, where he serves as Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities. His scholarship examines intersections of environment, technology, and imperialism in modern global history.

His academic foundation includes:

• A.B. in History, Harvard University
• M.A. in History, Johns Hopkins University
• Ph.D. in History, Johns Hopkins University

Research centers on Environmental History and History of Technology within British Imperial contexts, spanning gun cultures in Southern Africa, sugar cane agriculture in Mauritius, and global World War I narratives. Current work analyzes Cecil Rhodes' vision for white power structures in Africa through archival and technological lenses.

Publications reveal sustained focus on colonial power dynamics across military, environmental, and technological domains, with recent works expanding into historical methodology for students.

Honors include:

• Carnegie-CASE U.S. Professor of the Year (State Winner)
• Millsaps Distinguished Professor Award
• SHOT Edelstein Prize (Best Scholarly Book)
• SHOT Usher Prize (Best Scholarly Article)

No formal advising or grant activities are documented, though he leads overseas educational travel with students. Personal pursuits include choir singing, tennis, boot-camp fitness, and international backpacking adventures.