The Center has brought a number of distinguished southern scholars to the University for the “Centering the South” series, including Bertram Wyatt-Brown, John Edgerton, Houston Baker, Thadious Davis, James Cobb, and Brian Ward. These scholars have leant their expertise

Kudzu Ghost, from a lecture by
Derek Alderman

to thoughtful discussions about a wide range of topics indicative of a quickly evolving South that nonetheless remains rooted in traditionalism. Themes range from “The Emotional Stress of Confederate Defeat” to “Thinking Local, Acting Global: Border and Places in the New Regionalism.”

Are you a University or visiting scholar with a strong interest in Southern Studies? Whether your topic is Mississippi folk art or the economic development of Appalachia, the Center would like to hear from you. If you are interested in presenting a paper, giving a talk, or developing a discussion topic for the Centering the South lecture series, please contact Center Director Harry Watson at 919.962.5665 or by email.