Previous Institutions: Carleton College
What are you studying: Ph.D in History
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Morgan is a Ph.D. candidate in the history department. She is originally from Minneapolis, MN, and graduated in 2021 from Carleton College with a B.A. in History and a Spanish minor. Morgan is currently working on her dissertation, tentatively titled "The Native Image in the Black Mind: African American Perceptions of Native American Identity in the Long Nineteenth-Century United States." When she's not working on her research, Morgan loves to travel, listen to podcasts, read fiction, and meet as many dogs as possible!
Fun Fact:
I'm currently working on fulfilling my goal of visiting all fifty states.
Favorite thing about Rice:
Rice has a lot of resources and support that definitely helps the grad school experience go more smoothly.
Favorite thing about Houston:
The diversity & the sunshine!
Why did you decide to go to grad school?
I pursued graduate school to gain more knowledge and academic skills, as well as to further myself in my discipline to expand my career options. I also love being a student!