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Join Tom Batty, principal of Scotch College (Australia), Byron Hulsey, headmaster of Woodberry Forest School (United States), and Tony Reeler, principal of Bishops Diocesan College (South Africa), as they reflect on the new IBSC brochure Boys' Schools Understand and Celebrate Boys. IBSC Exploring Boys' Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Boys' Schools Understand and Celebrate Boys · Why a School for Boys? · Scotch College · Bishops · Woodberry Forest School · IBSC

Join Tom Batty, principal of Scotch College (Australia), Byron Hulsey, headmaster of Woodberry Forest School (United States), and Tony Reeler, principal of Bishops Diocesan College (South Africa), as they reflect on the new IBSC brochure Boys' Schools Understand and Celebrate Boys. IBSC Exploring Boys' Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni. Boys' Schools Understand and Celebrate Boys · Why a School for Boys? · Scotch College · Bishops · Woodberry Forest School

CEO of Boston Properties, Owen Thomas, joins Matt for the first conversation of 2022 on Leading Voices in Real Estate. Boston Properties is the largest office REIT, developing, investing, and managing Class A office buildings in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C, with a portfolio of 193 properties. Owen exemplifies leadership in our industry with distinct parts of his career. First, he climbed the ladder at Morgan Stanley through a 24 year career, a large part of which was running their real estate state group, then serving as Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley Asia. After his “retirement” from Morgan Stanley, Owen became Boston Properties' CEO, where he's served in the organization for close to a decade. Finally, he has made a commitment to the industry in key leadership positions, including serving as the immediate past Global Chair of the Urban Land Institute and his significant contribution to ULI's Net Zero Imperative Initiative working to reduce our industry's carbon footprint. Beyond sharing his career story, Owen provides insights on where he sees the office sector heading into the new year.In addition, Owen is Director of the Urban Land Institute Foundation, a Director of the Real Estate Roundtable, a member of the Executive Board of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts and a member of the Economic Club of New York. He is a Director of Episcopal Charities of New York and formerly Chairman of the Pension Real Estate Association and Director of the University of Virginia Investment Management Company. Owen attended and is a former Trustee of Woodberry Forest School, received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Welcome to Episode 38 of The Darlington Podcast!  In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on 2021 with Stefan Eady, assistant head of school for academic affairs, and Division Directors Chad Woods and Hope Jones. What was Mr. Bell's favorite fine arts performance of the year? Which football game is Mr. Woods still talking about? What soundtrack does Mrs. Jones think best describes 2021? What are Mr. Eady's book and podcast recommendations for 2022? Find out right here!  Brent Bell was named Darlington's 11th head of school in 2014. With over two decades of experience in education, he holds a B.A. in History from the University of Richmond and an M.S. in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to Darlington, Brent was head of Upper School at Randolph School in Huntsville, Ala. He also served previously as assistant headmaster and dean of academic affairs at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia. Stefan Eady has held a variety of different roles in communications, web development and information technology since he began working at Darlington in 1997. In 2016, he was named assistant head of school for academic resources and, in 2021, assistant head of school for academic affairs. He also teaches AP Computer Science. Stefan holds a B.A. from Berry College and an M.S.I.S. from Kennesaw State University.  Chad Woods joined the faculty as a math teacher in 2006 and was named director of Upper School in 2019. He holds a B.S. and M.Ed. from the University of West Georgia. Chad's previous roles at Darlington have included dean of studies and master scheduler, math department chair, head baseball coach, head softball coach, and head golf coach.  Hope Jones has served as director of Pre-K to 8 since 2014 and has more than 30 years of experience in education. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and English from the University of Alabama – Huntsville as well as an M.A. in Middle Level Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. During her career, Hope has served in teaching and administrative roles in Alabama, Virginia, Washington, D.C., California, and Georgia.  https://www.darlingtonschool.org/Today/Details/5795942 (Click here for complete show notes >>)

Guest: Ulric Maligi, Adrian Autry and Joel Justus In this week's coaching conversation, three power five assistant coaches, Ulric Maligi, Joel Justus and Adrian Autry join the Basketball Podcast to discuss roles, responsibilities and being the best assistant basketball coach you can be. Adrian Autry Adrian Autry returned to his alma mater Syracuse when he was named an assistant coach prior to the 2011-12 season. In March of 2017, Autry was promoted to associate head coach. Autry embarked on a coaching career in January 2006 when he was hired as associate head coach at Bishop Ireton Catholic High School (Va.). He became AAU basketball coach with Nova United in April 2006, leading the 14-Under team and then the 15-Under squad. In September 2007, he became assistant basketball coach at Paul VI High School (Va.). He was named an assistant coach on the AAU Triple Threat squad, working with the 17-Under team, in 2008. He moved into the collegiate ranks in 2008 when he was hired by then-head coach Seth Greenburg as director of basketball operations at Virginia Tech. He was later promoted to an assistant coach post. Autry started 116-of-121 games in four seasons with the Orange, a stretch that began in 1990 and ended in 1994. Autry still ranks fifth in career assists (631) and sixth in career steals (217) at Syracuse. Autry has strong, deep ties in the Northeast, particularly in the DC area, Canada and Upstate New York. Among the players he's recruited include Chris McCullough, Tyler Ennis, Jerami Grant and a host of others. Joel Justus Joel Justus joined Arizona State's staff in May of 2021 after working the previous seven seasons at Kentucky, including the past five as the assistant coach. He previously worked as the director of analytics and as the special assistant to the head coach. Justus came to UK after serving as the head coach at Davidson Day High School in Davidson, North Carolina. In both years at the helm, he guided the Patriots to the Elite Eight in the state tournament. Prior to his time at Davidson Day, Justus served as the head boys' basketball coach at Woodberry Forest School in Woodberry, Virginia, from 2008-12. During his time at Woodberry Forest, he guided his team to the Virginia Prep League regular-season championship in 2010 while advancing to the Virginia Prep League championship game in consecutive years, a first in more than two decades. Justus has spent time in college basketball as an assistant coach at Elon University from 2004-08, where he helped guide the Phoenix to a Northern Division title in 2006 and the Southern Conference championship game in 2008. While at Kentucky, Justus played a significant role in their recruiting success, recruiting a number of five-star recruits, including Bam Adebayo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Immanuel Quickley, Keldon Johnson and a host of others. Ulric Maligi An assistant coach under Chris Beard at Texas Tech for the previous two seasons, Ulric Maligi enters his first year as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas. Maligi brings 14 years of collegiate coaching experience to the Texas staff. Maligi worked as the national scouting director for John Lucas Enterprises in Houston for one year (2015-16). He spent three seasons (2012-15) as an assistant coach under legendary college and NBA head coach Larry Brown at SMU. Maligi worked as an assistant coach at the University of Houston for two seasons (2010-12). Prior to his time at Houston, Maligi spent three seasons (2007-10) as an assistant coach at Stephen F. Austin. Maligi accepted the job of assistant coach at UTA for the 2006-07 season when he was 21 years old, making him the youngest Division I assistant coach in the country at the time. He began his coaching career as the head manager during his undergraduate time at Howard University. Maligi has made his mark as a recruiter at every coaching stop. His strong relationships in Texas have led to success there, but also nationally. Danuel House, Mac McClung and Yanick Moreria are just a few of the top players Maligi has recruited. Breakdown1:00 - Important Value to Bring to his Head Coach3:00 - Attraction of Hiring Someone6:00 - Mentorship12:00 - Experience in Overseas16:00 - Work-Life Balance21:00 - Their Challenges in Coaching 31:00 - Humility33:00 - Institutional Knowledge36:00 - Feedback39:00 - Five Love Languages44:00 - Deeper Connections48:00 - Disagreeing with your Head Coach56:00 - Traits to Consider for an Assitant Coach1:01:00 - Staffing1:05:00 - What Makes Them an Ideal Head Coach1:08:00 - Modern Coaching1:11:00 - ConclusionCoaches Bio:Adrian AutryBio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_AutryTwitter: https://twitter.com/coachredautry Joel JustusBio: https://thesundevils.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/joel-justus/4539Twitter: https://twitter.com/asucoachjustus Ulric MaligiBio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulric_MaligiTwitter: https://twitter.com/Coach_Maligi Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionBetOnline Website:Website: www.betonline.agImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben (@bharrow37 on IG) reminds us to "take a knee" - take some time to assess where you are, what's going on in life, and what you need. And his story is incredible. Want to know about mental toughness - Ben's story will help you get some perspective! Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ben Harrow grew up in Great Neck, Long Island. After graduating from the Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, he attended the United States Military Academy, where he was a 4-year letterman on the Lacrosse team that made NCAA appearances in 2003,2004, 2005. His senior year on the lacrosse team he was awarded the “Unsung Hero” Award for his selfless contributions to the team. He commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry, attended Airborne School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, and Ranger School. He was an Infantry Platoon leader with 1st CAV division, and deployed to Iraq for 15 months with his platoon. Upon return from Iraq he immediately attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection, was selected and began the Special Forces Qualification Course. In 2010, CPT Ben Harrow earned the coveted “green beret” and Special Forces tab. He was a Special Forces Detachment Commander, and led two separate Operational Detachment Alphas on deployments to Afghanistan supporting Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan. On 15May2012 CPT Harrow stepped on an IED resulting in the amputation of both legs above the knee, two fingers on his right hand, as well as other injuries. During his recovery, he refused to give into his circumstances, and by his own ingenuity discovered a medical procedure to not only get himself up and walking but other wounded service members as well. He resides with his wife, and two children in Bethesda, MD and is the VP of Business Operations at PAM JETS. CPT Harrow was awarded three bronze stars, and a purple heart, amongst other awards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

In this episode, Cliff Brooks and Michael Amidei interview author Christopher Swann. Christopher Swann (https://christopherswann.com) is a novelist and high school English teacher in Atlanta, Georgia. A graduate of Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, he earned his Ph.D. in creative writing from Georgia State University. In 2018, Chris was a Townsend Prize finalist, a finalist for a Georgia Author of the Year award, and longlisted for the Southern Book Prize. He lives with his wife and two sons in Atlanta, where he is the English department chair at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School.

In this episode, I welcome a good friend of mine Ben Hale. Ben is a legendary English teacher and Cross Country coach at my Alma Mater, Woodberry Forest School. I credit this man for kickstarting an intellectual journey that brings me happiness to this day. I am so happy to have him on this podcast. Today we dive deeeep into some of my favorite topics including:Our relationship with natureReligion and DualismSocial media and the human experienceAddressing troubling times in American history

Jacob Rainey was a student coach for the University of Virginia from 2013-2016, and was a standout high school quarterback in 2011 when a freak injury on the football field led to an amputation of part of his leg. Jacob talks about growing up in Charlottesville, Virginia, going to UVA football games as a kid, and how he got into football. He discusses his decision to attend the boarding school Woodberry Forest School for high school, playing quarterback, and the recruiting process before his injury. Jacob goes into detail about how his injury happened, the severity of it, and why the amputation had to happen. He also describes his attitude about it, the rehab process, learning to walk with a prosthetic, and getting back on the field for his senior year. He then talks about his decision to attend UVA, become a student coach, the duties that were involved, coaching at UCLA for a year after he graduated, and how he is doing today, almost ten years after the injury.

This is a part of our Children Story Series read by the students of Woodberry Forest School. Please subscribe to future podcasts, and follow us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/WFSDD

This is a part of our Children Story Series read by the students of Woodberry Forest School. Please subscribe to future podcasts, and follow us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/WFSDD

This is a part of our Children Story Series read by students of Woodberry Forest School. Please subscribe to future podcasts, and follow us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/WFSDD

Jesse Womack wears many hats, but at his core, he is a rancher. He is the fifth generation to operate his family’s ranch near Victoria, Texas, a large-scale cattle operation that uses progressive land management techniques in a very unique landscape. Jesse also works closely with Texas Christian University’s Institute of Ranch Management, traveling far and wide to teach sustainable agricultural techniques to ranchers and farmers around the world. And on top of all of that, he is also a cofounder of Explore Ranches, alongside past podcast guests Jay Klebergand Allison Ryan. Responsible land stewardship is in Jesse’s DNA, and it is the foundation of all of his professional ventures. And as you’ll hear, he’s an open-minded, independent, and critical thinker who is able to speak eloquently on a wide array of sometimes-controversial issues surrounding agriculture. When you combine those traits with his rock-solid work ethic and focus, you will understand why he has been able to establish himself as such a leader in agriculture, both in Texas and abroad. Whether you're deeply involved in agriculture or you’ve never set foot on a ranch, you’ll glean a great deal of value from Jesse’s perspective—his knowledge, passion, and worldly perspective are applicable for any type of endeavor. Jesse and I went to high school together, and even after knowing him for more than 25 years, I still learned a lot from this conversation. We talk about his work with TCU, and he shares some success stories from his time teaching in Panama, Ghana, Nigeria, and Brazil. He explains the importance of community buy-in and how focusing on commonalities and shared goals can help overcome cultural divides. We talk about his family’s history in Texas, and how he is raising his two sons to love and respect the outdoors. Jesse give a few updates on Explore Ranches, and talks about some exciting events they will be hosting soon. We also chat about his involvement with the Texas Agricultural Land Trust, and how conservation easements can be a useful tool for ranchers in Texas and beyond. And as usual, we discuss favorite books and movies, and Jesse shares the best piece of advice he’s ever received, which I especially appreciated. Thanks so much for listening, and I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jesse Womack! Episode Notes: http://mountainandprairie.com/jesse-womack/ https://www.exploreranches.com TOPICS DISCUSSED 3:30 - Funny story about Jesse’s son 5:00 - How Jesse describes his work 6:30 - TCU Institute of Ranch Management explained 8:30 - Experience in Brazil 10:00 - Countries where Jesse works 12:45 - Adjusting to different landscapes and cultures 14:00 - Success stories from TCU 17:45 - Importance of community buy-in 20:15 - Challenges of ranching in Brazil 23:30 - Misconceptions of ranching by environmentalists 30:30 - The need to be open-minded and consider other viewpoints 34:30 - Climate change and ranching 38:00 - Jesse’s family history in Texas 41:30 - Jesse’s family’s commitment to conservation 44:30 - Pressure of multigenerational ranch ownership 46:00 - Jesse’s career 47:30 - Surprises of running a ranch 49:00 - Texas Agricultural Land Trust 52:30 - Easements as a tool for agricultural 55:30 - Updates on Explore Ranches 57:30 - Mentors and heroes in ranching 59:30 - Our shared experience at Woodberry Forest School 1:02:00 - Lessons learned at Woodberry 1:05:30 - Favorite books 1:08:15 - Favorite films 1:08:45 - Hobbies 1:09:30 - Most powerful outdoor experience 1:14:15 - Favorite location in the West 1:14:45 - Best advice ever received 1:16:45 - Connect with Jesse online

Jay Kleberg is a conservationist and the Associate Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. He’s also the co-founder of Explore Ranches, a new company that connects outdoor enthusiasts to some of the most iconic private ranches in Texas and beyond. Jay has built his career and life around a deep respect for land and an inborn sense of responsibility to protect these landscapes, as well as the wildlife and heritage they support. As a sixth-generation Texan landowner, responsible land stewardship is in Jay’s blood, and as you’ll hear in our conversation, he’s laser-focused on leaving Texas an even better place than he found it. • Growing up on his family’s large-scale South Texas working ranch, Jay has been closely connected to the land for as long as he can remember. After high school and college on the east coast, Jay headed to Brazil for several years, where he worked with renowned conservationist John Cain Carter to protect the region’s threatened landscapes. It was in Brazil that Jay began to hone his personal conservation philosophy and had a number of crazy adventures along the way. After working a stint in for-profit real estate and earning his MBA, Jay decided to focus all of his professional energy on conservation in his home state. • Jay and I have been friends for over 25 years, so it was a real treat to connect with him on the podcast to discuss our shared passions for land conservation and adventure... we normally just re-tell hilarious stories from high school! As usual, we cover a lot-- we discuss his upbringing on his family ranch and lessons learned from both his family and the larger ranch community. We talk about his time in Brazil, conservation challenges in South America, and one close call in a small airplane that could’ve been the end of Jay. We discuss Explore Ranches, his work with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, his role in the upcoming film “The River and the Wall,” and other adventures throughout the West. We also discuss the importance of humility and honesty, benefits of having a for-profit mentality in the nonprofit world, favorite books, films, and more. • Be sure to check out the episode notes for a full list of topics discussed and links to everything… there’s a ton of great information here. I know you’ll enjoy this fun conversation with Jay Kleberg. ••• mountainandprairie.com/jay-kleberg/ www.exploreranches.com ••• TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:30 - How Jay describes his work 5:15 - Explore Ranches explained 8:45 - Importance of access to the outdoors 11:15 - More about Explore Ranches and the team 17:00 - Lessons learned from growing up on a ranch 21:30 - Conservation influences in Brazil 26:00 - Culture shock and lawlessness in Brazil 30:30 - An almost-airplane crash in the Amazon 37:45 - Moving to El Paso, TX 44:00 - Decision to pursue his MBA 47:30 - Business skills for land conservation 49:00 - Beginning work with the TX Parks and Wildlife Foundation 51:30 - Biggest conservation challenge facing Texas 56:40 - Experience at Woodberry Forest School 1:02:30 - River and the Wall teaser 1:07:10 - The source Jay’s humility 1:11:30 - Importance of “getting after it” 1:14:00 - Favorite books 1:15:45 - Favorite films 1:17:45 - Surprising hobbies i.e. wigs 1:19:40 - Favorite location in the West 1:21:30 - Request of the listeners 1:24:00 - Connect with Jay online

Hardin Minor is a performance artist and entertainer who embodies countless characters and enlivens spaces throughout the Charlotte community. He is co-founder of OMIMEO Mime Theatre, which presents a blend of mime illusion, circus arts, and special effects theater magic. He has performed for every kind of audience, from the classroom to corporate settings. Hardin has received numerous awards, including the Arts & Science Council’s Creative Fellowship Award, the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Stage Award in recognition of longtime service to the arts in Charlotte, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2017 Distinguished Alumnus in Dance award. He received a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree in Dance and Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  This episode is perfect for anyone interested in mime and performance art, the physical nature of wisdom, the spirit of the clown, and widening cosmic circles.  IN THIS EPISODE Hardin describes his work as an entertainer and how he presents himself to the world. He explains why school children know him and the dynamic he applies to everything. He talks about our desire for creativity and being a ‘cross-educational platform.’ He discusses how he works with corporations and playing theater games with bankers. Hardin channels ‘The Ballet Gourmet,’ ‘Barry Cantaloupe’ and ‘Banana Claus.’ He reveals how he comes up with characters and what perspective informs his work. He discusses Commedia Dell’Arte and the roots of physical comedy. Hardin explains ‘physical-osophy’ and where and how we gain wisdom in life. He talks about the incarnation of the divine and becoming beams of light. He answers whether the life of a clown is a happy one. He considers where he is on the ‘clown spectrum.’ Hardin remembers his parents and the ‘wild, wonderful’ home he grew up in. He reflects on his time attending Woodberry Forest School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He discusses his experiences of ‘direct action’ in the early 1970s. He shares how he began his career in dance and the sudden revelation he had. Hardin talks about living and performing in New York City in the 1980s. He reflects on returning to Charlotte and creating shows and characters for 30 years. He discusses a new character that he is sharing with the world. Hardin reads a poem entitled ‘I Live My Life’ by Ranier Maria Rilke. plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: A Rose Upon His Nose  To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

"If you can't enjoy the journey, the destination won't matter." Part 1 Interview with Craig Dawson   Craig Dawson began his basketball career at Kinston High School in NC, where he became their all-time leading scorer. He went on to play at Wake Forest University where he became the 40th member of the 1000 point club with 1342 points. Dawson is currently the Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach and Assistant Director of Admissions at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia.   In part one of our conversation we talk about his career and what it means to be a great Coach, Teacher, and Mentor.   Follow Raw Mnd Sports! Instagram| @RawMindSports or https://www.instagram.com/rawmindsports     Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/rawmindsports   Youtube| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkkItCnzeKHV9jvbPJ_02A   Subscribe, Listen, and don't forget to Leave A Review! iTunes| https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-mind-sports/id367776678?mt=2   Stitcher| https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ryan-jones-2/ryan-jones   Spotify| https://open.spotify.com/show/7jBA3NfzAYjTMoOxRVBs1C

Craig Dawson began his basketball career at Kinston High School in NC, where he became their all-time leading scorer. He went on to play at Wake Forest University where he became the 40th member of the 1000 point club with 1342 points. Dawson is currently the Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach and Assistant Director of Admissions at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia.   In part one of our conversation we talked about his career and what it means to be a great Coach, Teacher, and Mentor. Part two we get his perspective on various basketball subjects.   Follow Raw Mnd Sports! Instagram| @RawMindSports or https://www.instagram.com/rawmindsports     Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/rawmindsports   YouTube| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkkItCnzeKHV9jvbPJ_02A   Subscribe, Listen, and Leave A Review! iTunes| https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-mind-sports/id367776678?mt=2   Stitcher| https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ryan-jones-2/ryan-jones   Spotify| https://open.spotify.com/show/7jBA3NfzAYjTMoOxRVBs1C

Frazier Stowers, director of admission and tuition assistance at Woodberry Forest School (VA) describes his mentors, his "working definition" of leadership, and his love of spending time outside.

In a live discussion from Bookmarks in downtown Winston-Salem, Charlie Lovett talks with Christopher Swan about his debut novel Shadow of the Lions. Set in a fictional version of the boarding school which both Chris and Charlie attended, the book looks at coming of age in a community of boys. As fellow Woodberry Forest School alums, Chris and Charlie had a lot to talk about—from favorite teachers to the students who inspired some of the names in the nvoel.

Charles B. Dew teaches the history of the South and the Civil War and Reconstruction at Williams College, where he is Ephraim Williams Professor of American History. A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, he graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and Williams College prior to completing his Ph.D. degree at the Johns Hopkins University under the direction of C. Vann Woodward. He is the author of four books: Ironmaker to the Confederacy: Joseph R. Anderson and the Tredegar Iron Works; Bond of Iron: Master and Slave at Buffalo Forge; Apostles of Disunion: Southern Secession Commissioners and the Causes of the Civil War; and The Making of a Racist: A Southerner Reflects on Family, History, and the Slave Trade. Two of these books, Ironmaker to the Confederacy and Apostles of Disunion, received the Fletcher Pratt Award, given by the Civil War Roundtable of New York for the best non-fiction book on the Civil War in its year of publication. Bond of Iron was selected as a Notable Book of the Year by The New York Times, was awarded the Organization of American Historians’ Elliott Rudwick Prize, and was a Finalist for the Lincoln Prize. The Making of a Racist was published in 2016 by the University of Virginia Press, and this same publisher will be bringing out a Fifteenth Anniversary Edition of Apostles of Disunion early in 2017.