Charles Ross
Professor of History
Phone Number: (662)915-5978
Email: cross@olemiss.edu
http://history.olemiss.edu/2011/11/18/charles-k-ross-associate-professor-of-history-and-director-of-the-african-american-studies-program/

Key Words: African-American Studies Program, African American, U.S. 20th Century, Sports

Research Description: His research and teaching interests include twentieth century U.S. History, African American History and Sport History. Dr. Ross book titled, "Mavericks, Money, and Men: The AFL, black player, and the evolution of modern football," was released by Temple University Press in the Spring of 2016. Dr. Ross recently published a chapter titled "A Historical Legacy of Black Male Leadership: Medgar Evers" in Brothers of the Academy Up and Coming Black Scholars Earning Our Way in Higher Education. His book, Outside the Lines: African Americans and the Integration of the National Football League was published by New York University Press in 1999.

Honors Theses:

Lockhart, Amirah (2021) A Stolen Culture: The Harmful Effects of Cultural Appropriation (full text)

Hodges, William A. (2014) Performance Enhancing Drugs in America's Pastime. (full text)

Trewolla, David Luke (2010) "Gridiron Peers: An Analysis of the Legendary Coaching Careers and Foundations of success of Paul "Bear" Bryant and John Vaught Through Comparison and Contrast"

York, Thomas Benton (2008) "Leaving it on the Field: A review of the Bowl Championship Series and Proposal of a Postseason Playoff to Remedy the Negative Ethical Implications on Higher Education of the Current Model"