Melissa Ryckman, Ph.D. Associate Professor, History
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Biography
Dr. Ryckman is a historian of medieval, world, and gender history with a particular interest is how religious beliefs shape our past, present, and future. She has two bachelor’s degrees – one in English and one in History – and received her PhD in History from the University of California, Irvine in 2011. She is also a wife, mom, inveterate reader, animal lover, and avid crocheter when she finds the time.
Education
Melissa is a first-generation college graduate.
- MA/PhD, History, University of California, Irvine
- BA, History, University of Montana
- BA, English, Gustavus Adolphus College