Charmayne E. Patterson

Dr. Charmayne E. Patterson is an Associate Professor of History in the Department of African American Studies, Africana Women’s Studies and History at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. As a trained historian and sociologist, Dr. Patterson employs an inter-disciplinary approach to both research and teaching. Dr. Patterson’s research focuses on the history and contributions of Black Institutions, including the Black Church, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and social and fraternalization organizations. Her doctoral dissertation examined the relationship between Prosperity Theology and African American Megachurches; other publications address diverse efforts to empower Black communities. She is currently developing a book manuscript exploring STEM programs at HBCUs. Dr. Patterson has held fellowships with the Robert W. Woodruff Library, UNCF/ Mellon Programs, and the Higher Education Resource Service (HERS).