Adam Rowe

Associate Professor of History

Bio

Dr. Adam Rowe specializes in the intellectual and political history of the United States, focusing on the colonial era through the nineteenth century. He holds both a Ph.D. and a J.D. from the University of Chicago, where he also served as a postdoctoral teaching fellow. His current book manuscript, The Rebirth of the Republic, explores how Republican leaders established a new theory of American democracy during the Civil War. Before turning to academia, Dr. Rowe had a diverse career working as a lawyer, a judicial clerk, a newspaper reporter, and a financial analyst. He joined the New College of Florida faculty in the fall of 2024.