Alumni & Placements
Graduates of Penn State’s American Studies Program have developed careers at a wide range of local, regional, national, and international institutions. This page highlights alumni at institutions outside Penn State who are active in folklore research and teaching. We are always gathering information, so if you would like to offer placement news or updates, please contact folkore@psu.edu.
List of Notable Alumni
- Trevor J. Blank (PhD ’11)
Associate Professor of Communication and Interdisciplinary Studies at the State University of New York at Potsdam. - Amy K. Milligan (PhD ’12)
Batten Endowed Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and Women’s Studies and Director of the Institute of Jewish Studies and Interfaith Understanding at Old Dominion University. - Jennifer R. Dutch (PhD ’13)
Assistant Professor of English at York College. - David J. Puglia (PhD ’15)
Assistant Professor of English at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York. - Dr. Semontee Mitra (PhD ’18)
Assistant Teaching Professor of English, Penn State, University Park - Dr. Mary Sellers (PhD ’20)
Associate Teaching Professor of English, Penn State, University Park - Dr. Annamarie Morel (PhD ’20)
Museum Manager, Treasure Island Museum
