Department of American Culture - University of Michigan

Department of American Culture - University of Michigan The Department of American Culture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

One of the top American Studies departments in the world, American Culture offers University of Michigan students a chance to explore a range of topics from American history and literature to ethnic studies and pop culture. The Department of American Culture is a dynamic, growing, and well-established undergraduate and graduate program designed to address specific populations, periods, and discipl

ines to provide an integrative and intercultural perspective. Housed in Haven Hall on central campus, home to a talented faculty of 50 instructors, the Department promotes an open and objective intellectual approach to knowledge, supporting the qualities and skills necessary to innovate and confront situations in our complex world. The Department of American Culture houses three formally constituted Ethnic Studies units: Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, Latina/o Studies, and Native American Studies. Recent faculty hiring has made possible development in the area of Arab American Studies as well. The Department also has significant strength in African American studies with many faculty members active in this field.

Where are they now?Meet Daniel Okrent, a writer from Detroit. He states that American Culture taught him how to do archi...
06/01/2026

Where are they now?
Meet Daniel Okrent, a writer from Detroit. He states that American Culture taught him how to do archival research, which helps in his practice. Read more below!

Where are they now?Say hello to Kamal Badhey, Photographer, Arts Educator, Lecturer in Art History/Visual Cultures at th...
05/25/2026

Where are they now?
Say hello to Kamal Badhey, Photographer, Arts Educator, Lecturer in Art History/Visual Cultures at the University of Brighton. She urges students to try working in interdisciplinary ways. Read more below!

Where are they now?Meet Elise McGowan-Cuellar, Attorney and Appellate Justice with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians &...
05/15/2026

Where are they now?
Meet Elise McGowan-Cuellar, Attorney and Appellate Justice with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians & Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Court. Her commitment to community work is evident through her service on four boards/foundations. Read more below!

Where are they now?Meet Christina Abreu, Director of the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies and Associate Prof...
05/11/2026

Where are they now?
Meet Christina Abreu, Director of the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies and Associate Professor of History at Northern Illinois University. Her recent work focuses on boxing champion Teófilo Stevenson. Read more below!

Where are they now?Meet William F. Wu, a science fiction writer. His American Culture Ph.D. has helped him with not only...
05/06/2026

Where are they now?
Meet William F. Wu, a science fiction writer. His American Culture Ph.D. has helped him with not only his writing, but with understanding the world at large as well. Read more below!

Where are they now?Meet Christina Carter-Grant, the Associate Director of the National Land Bank Network Center for Comm...
05/01/2026

Where are they now?
Meet Christina Carter-Grant, the Associate Director of the National Land Bank Network Center for Community Progress. She credits Professor Richard Meisler with pushing her towards American Culture, and has used her degree to help communities and neighborhoods rebuild and transform. Read more below!

Where are they now?Say hello to John R. Chávez, Professor Emeritus of History at Southern Methodist University. He notes...
04/27/2026

Where are they now?
Say hello to John R. Chávez, Professor Emeritus of History at Southern Methodist University. He notes that the AMCULT program helped him view cultures within a global framework of shared humanity, something that has influenced him ever since. Read more below!

Where are they now?Meet Sergio Gael Barrera, an Associate Professor at San José State University. His current research ...
04/22/2026

Where are they now?
Meet Sergio Gael Barrera, an Associate Professor at San José State University. His current research examines Latino men's relationship to barbers, barbershops, hair, and masculinities. Read more below.

Where are they now?Say hello to Christopher Thompson, an Academic Advisor for LSA. He loves that the AMCULT program was ...
04/17/2026

Where are they now?
Say hello to Christopher Thompson, an Academic Advisor for LSA. He loves that the AMCULT program was cross-disciplinary with other departments, specifically History. This allowed him to have a well rounded American Culture understanding and background. Read more below!

Where are they now?Meet Jodi Branton, a Cultural Consultant with Awishinaabe Consulting LLC. Her American Culture major ...
04/13/2026

Where are they now?
Meet Jodi Branton, a Cultural Consultant with Awishinaabe Consulting LLC. Her American Culture major (and History minor) has helped her make and foster relationships, and she urges students to be active in the AMCULT community on campus! Read more below.

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