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Former MA student, Laura Tomes (MA 2008) becomes a professor at Michigan State University

Former MA student named assistant professor at Michigan State University

Congratulations to former MA student (2008), Laura Yares (Tomes), who was recently appointed an assistant professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University!

Apr 02, 2018

After completing her MA thesis entitled "," under the direction of Dr. Celia Rothenberg, Dr. Yares entered the doctoral program at Georgetown University. Her dissertation focused on the development of Sunday schools in the Reform movement in 19th century America, and the integration of the category of religion into American Reform education. For more information about Dr. Yares research, click here.