Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Daniel Franke is an experienced academic in the field of history, currently serving as an Associate Professor of History at Richard Bland College of William & Mary since August 2016. Previous roles include Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy, where Daniel Franke taught senior seminars and electives, and various adjunct positions at institutions such as Mount Saint Mary College, Marist College, and SUNY New Paltz, focusing on course design and student-centered teaching. Daniel Franke began an academic career as an instructor at the Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester, where notable contributions included receiving a Dean's Teaching Fellowship and organizing significant academic events. Daniel Franke holds a PhD in History from the University of Rochester and has degrees from Rice University and Lower Columbia College.