Dr. Mandy Cooper

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Packed house for a fantastic panel on campus histories at #2025SHA

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Caffeinated and on my way to Tampa! See you soon #2025SHA!

Look at these amazing panels featuring SAWH members! Really looking forward ro #2025SHA

Prizes | The Business History Conference For scholars who have contributed in major ways to the field of business history

Important Call for Submissions – Business History Conference 2026 Awards
thebhc.org/prizes

The Herman E. Krooss Prize honors the best Ph.D. dissertation in business history completed within the past three years. Proposals are due November 14.

#bizhis #phd #doctoral #BHC2026

We look forward to seeing everyone in St. Pete Beach later this week at #2025SHA.

please excuse our typo in the flyer - the Friday Annual Address and reception is at 4:30 pm!

Our next JSW will be held this Thursday, October 16, from 4:30 - 5:30 EST! Dr. Ross Nedervelt will present "Striking from the Western Gibraltar.”

Complete this form to receive the paper and Zoom link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH_mQ0N-3vFycR6pGE0yDG6XSSey9333OpKIp-v9W8RGnIdA/viewform

APPLICATIONS CLOSE IN TWO WEEKS!

We're looking for TWO postdoctoral scholars in African American history and history of the Civil War era. Fellowships are for two years, and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. The deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 1!

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"and the resulting gap between constitutional promise and governing power has echoed ever since in how we contest belonging, protection, and punishment." 2/2

Everything we've been discussing has really come together for my students in the last week, & it's amazing to see

"If success means redefining the American political community, who counts, on what terms, and under whose authority, then Reconstruction succeeded; but if success means building the institutional will and durable coalitions needed to defend that redefinition against organized backlash, it failed "1/

"This week’s lesson on Reconstruction challenged the narrative of “revolutionary possibility” with
its collapse"

I MEAN, Y'ALL.

I asked them to think about whether Reconstruction was a success or a failure, and, y'all, these reflections are GOOD

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Me, when my first year students start to use their weekly journals to bring together stuff we discussed earlier this semester and talk about the difference between law on the books and law on the ground

SO looking forward to the @sawh1970.bsky.social breakfast at #2025SHA! It's always one of my favorite events.

Who's ready for #2025SHA? The annual SAWH breakfast is 30 days away. Register now.
The beloved SAWH Member & Graduate Student Breakfast is 8 am on Friday, Nov 7. Tickets can be purchased here: thesawh.org/sawh-confere...

Hopefully in the next week, I'll get some major writing goals finally crossed off my list!

So, a quick thank you post for my amazing writing group -- @lindstorian.bsky.social, @carolineegrego.bsky.social, & Juliet Larkin-Gilmore! Weekly writing (& venting) sessions have truly sustained me

With *waves hand* everything going on, writing has been difficult. BUT, the last few weeks I've finally figured out how to address a few stumbling blocks (including one that I've been trying to wrangle for literally 2 years) & am finally feeling energized for writing again.

Coming to the annual meeting for the first time? Join us on the South Lawn, Thursday 1:15-2 PM for the First Time Attendees Reception! Hope to see you there!

Attending the annual meeting? Be sure to check out the Public Square in the book exhibit. We've got lots of great programming throughout the conference!

History’s role in guiding NC students - Public Ed Works EDITOR’S NOTE: The State Archives of North Carolina will host a free public discussion among four distinguished UNC-Chapel Hill historians on teaching the Foundations of American Democracy from 5:30-7...

“Our students need … deep context to fulfill their role as citizens, and to feel that they have a stake in the future of the country we share.” www.publicedworks.org/2025/09/hist...

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#HailState!

YES! It's not just performing either. When I'm teaching, I use what I think of as my professor persona-- it's part evangelist, part comedian, & part my normal self.

The other aspect of this is the huge emotional labor involved--we still have to perform even if it's a bad day for whatever reason

This thread is fantastic

Faculty and admins should play Freaky Friday at least once in their careers. It’s not easy either way

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There's nothing like walking across campus on a cool morning with a good coffee

Just a reminder that this year's conference is Wednesday to Saturday (11/5 to 11/8) rather than the usual Thursday to Sunday. Please book your travel accordingly!

Happy new year to you too!

On my first day, I had a lecture hall full of outraged students when they found out I was a Duke fan 😂😂

Thank you!! Ben mentioned that he saw you. It's going well so far!

Registration for #2025SHA is open! Can't wait to see y'all there!

This Thursday! Join for us the first SHA Junior Scholars Workshop meeting of the year!

Featuring Leigh Soares, with comments by Brandi Brimmer and Jon Hale.

4:30 PM ET on Thursday, 8/21.

Fill out this RSVP for the Zoom link:
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