Fall 2025
To be announced
About the American Studies Seminar
The theme and leader of each year's American Studies Seminar change, but all provide a rare opportunity for undergraduates enrolled at one of the five participating institutions to do primary, in-person research in a major research library.
Admission to the seminar is coordinated by the following faculty representatives on each of the five participating campuses:
- Assumption University: John F. Bell, jf.bell [at] assumption.edu (jf[dot]bell[at]assumption[dot]edu)
- Clark University: Meredith Neuman, meneuman [at] clark.edu (meneuman[at]clark[dot]edu)
- College of the Holy Cross: Gwenn Miller, gmiller [at] holycross.edu (gmiller[at]holycross[dot]edu)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Prof. Steven C. Bullock, HUA, sbullock [at] wpi.edu (sbullock[at]wpi[dot]edu)
- Worcester State University: Tona Hangen, thangen [at] worcester.edu (thangen[at]worcester[dot]edu)
When and Where
The seminar will meet Thursday afternoons, from 2-4 p.m., at the American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.
About the Instructor
To be announced
Eligibility and Application
The seminar welcomes applications from students enrolled at one of the five participating institutions whose academic record, personal statement, and letter of recommendation indicate a commitment to academic excellence, the ability to work independently, and a sincere interest in the seminar’s subject matter.
Eligible students may contact one of the faculty representatives listed above for more information.