Bethany Hughes

Asst. Prof. American Culture (Native American Studies) @ UM; performance scholar/cultural historian; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, author Redface

[Bethany Hughes @NotBeth_Bethany]

The Theatre Library Association has (co)awarded my book their George Freedley Memorial Award for "exemplary work in the field of live theatre or performance." I get to share the award with Tarryn's awesome book!

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For those on the academic market this fall.
Assistant Teaching Professor-Theatre and Film at Bowling Green State University.

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My book won the 2025 Labriola National Book Award! https://t.co/W2WU0VUzA1

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My book is shortlisted for ATHE's Outstanding Book Award! https://t.co/sSx8jVC5sP

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#tenured

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@eleanoir Yes, please. Thanks! :)

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Ok (what's left of) Academic Twitter. I'm teaching a workshop for PhD Humanities students on job application materials. Drop your best/worst example of a document you used to get your first academic job in a reply to this post. Bonus points for interdisciplinary scholars.

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Theatre historians might be interested in this research fellowship at the University of Michigan https://t.co/hdMdTGXdUv

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On May 13th I'll be giving a virtual talk at the American Antiquarian Society from my book Redface

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If you are a member of ATDS, please consider nominating a colleague for the Betty Jean Jones Award recognizing excellence in teaching and mentorship.

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If you're curious about my book Redface, and not into the whole reading thing, you can listen to me talking about part of it https://t.co/suDKSdSi2W

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This weekend. Free registration and meals for symposium attendees. Berkhofer Lecture by Mark Trahant will be on zoom. Symposium in person only.

[Larry La Fountain @larrylafountain]

Fantastic convo w/ my colleague @NotBeth_Bethany, an assistant prof of American Culture & a core faculty member in the Native American Studies Program at @umichLSA. She joined April Baer on Stateside @michigan_public to discuss her book Redface @NYUpress

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If your book gets featured on the Page 99 Test you might find a typo on page 99. 🤦‍♀️
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"In her compelling debut, Bethany Hughes investigates the history of “redface” in the US. Thoroughly researched and accessibly written, this volume sheds light on colonial legacies of racial constructions and performativity." https://t.co/ctBImlaxps

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If you're at @AmerStudiesAssn you can buy my book (2 1/2 weeks before it's officially released and on sale!)