Professor Stephen Kantrowitz Receives Andrew Carnegie Fellowship for Research on U.S. Citizenship
History scholar Kantrowitz awarded Andrew Carnegie Fellowship
University Of Wisconsin–madison
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Professor Stephen Kantrowitz from the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been awarded the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, one of 24 scholars selected from 381 nominations. He will use the $200,000 grant to research political polarization and write his fourth book, titled 'Who is an American? The Contested History of U.S. Citizenship.'
- 01Stephen Kantrowitz awarded the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship for research on U.S. citizenship.
- 02He is one of 24 scholars selected from 381 nominations.
- 03The fellowship provides $200,000 for his research and writing.
- 04Kantrowitz's upcoming book will explore political polarization and citizenship.
- 05The fellowship allows for a sabbatical of up to two years.
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Professor Stephen Kantrowitz, a historian at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has received the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, awarded to only 24 scholars from a pool of 381 nominations. This $200,000 fellowship will support his research for his fourth book, titled 'Who is an American? The Contested History of U.S. Citizenship.' The book aims to explore the complexities of citizenship in the United States, particularly in the context of political polarization. Kantrowitz plans to create a companion website to facilitate discussions on these topics. UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin praised Kantrowitz's significant contributions to the fields of race, citizenship, and Native-settler relations in American history. With over 31 years at UW–Madison, Kantrowitz has authored several influential works, including analyses of Black citizenship and Native American history during the 19th century. The Carnegie Corporation of New York established this fellowship to support distinguished scholars in social sciences and humanities, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing political polarization in the U.S.
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Kantrowitz's research will contribute to a deeper understanding of citizenship issues, which may influence educational curricula and public discourse on citizenship and inclusion.
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